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Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race after Ramaswamy's attack ad marred bitter campaign
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race after controversial ad featuring her estranged mother.
In brief
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race after controversial ad featuring her estranged mother. Amy Acton becomes Ohio's first female governor after winning a bitter race against Vivek Ramaswamy, whose attack ad on her mother sparked criticism. Originally reported by BBC News.
Ohio governor race
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican billionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in a bitterly contested race.
Acton becomes first woman governor
Acton becomes the first woman to win the Ohio governor's race and the first Democrat in two decades.
Ramaswamy's attack ad
Ramaswamy's campaign released a deeply personal attack ad featuring Acton's estranged mother who claimed she lied her entire life.
Ad controversy
The ad was criticised by former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Ohio's current Republican Governor Mike DeWine called it deeply troubling.
Trump and Vance support
President Donald Trump described the ad as powerful and encouraged Ramaswamy to keep it running, while Vice-President JD Vance said he was disgusted by criticism from his own party.
Ramaswamy's campaign spending
Ramaswamy said his campaign would spend $4m to air the ad across the state.
Columbus Dispatch endorsement
The Columbus Dispatch editorial board endorsed Acton, describing the ad as revolting and unsettling.
The bottom line
Amy Acton becomes Ohio's first female governor after winning a bitter race against Vivek Ramaswamy, whose attack ad on her mother sparked criticism.
