DeWine Denounces Ramaswamy Advertisement Featuring Acton’s Mother
In Columbus, Ohio, Republican Governor Mike DeWine denounced an advertisement by Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton.

Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 22, 2026 —
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio denounced an advertisement by Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, according to the available account.
The summary identifies the advertisement’s featured subject and DeWine’s response, but provides no further details about the ad. It does not state when or where it appeared, what it said, who produced or distributed it, or how DeWine expressed his denunciation. The exact nature of the estrangement between Acton and her mother is also not described.
The account does not provide a response from Ramaswamy, Acton or her mother. It also does not specify the candidates’ offices, the timing of the incident, or whether the advertisement was part of a broader campaign effort. No additional statements or reactions are included.
As a result, the reported information is limited to the central event: DeWine criticized an advertisement associated with Ramaswamy that featured Acton’s estranged mother. Further context about the ad’s content and the circumstances surrounding DeWine’s response was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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