From Slate Magazine · Ian Prasad Philbrick · · 1m 20s
Ugly Ohio Governor Ad Features Acton's Estranged Mother
Ohio's governor race gets a nasty ad showing Amy Acton's estranged mother accusing her of lying about her past.
In brief
Ohio's governor race gets a nasty ad showing Amy Acton's estranged mother accusing her of lying about her past. Amy Acton's campaign faces backlash after a conservative ad featuring her estranged mother accused her of lying about her stepfather's abuse. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Ohio Governor Race
Ohio's governor race shows Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailing Democratic Amy Acton in polls.
Ad Features Acton's Mother
A campaign ad shows Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing her of lying about her opponent.
Mother's Accusations
Donna Arthur claims Acton lied about her stepfather and has 'lied her entire life' including her background.
“lied her entire life”
Acton's Background
Acton became estranged from her mother after accusing her stepfather of sexually abusing her between ages 9 and 12.
Acton's Response
Acton's brother Philip Stearns confirmed her abuse account and accused Ramaswamy of creating the ad.
Ramaswamy's Background
Ramaswamy, a Cincinnati-born former biopharmaceutical CEO, ran for president in 2024 as a Trump-like candidate.
Ramaswamy's Past Remarks
Ramaswamy previously criticized Acton's background, calling her a governor with 'no positive vision for our state'.
“no positive vision for our state”
Campaign Involvement Unclear
Ramaswamy's campaign neither confirmed nor denied creating the ad, calling Acton a 'serial fabulist'.
“serial fabulist”
Court Records Confirm
Court records confirm Acton accused her stepfather of rape and that Arthur supported her husband in court.
The headline
Amy Acton's campaign faces backlash after a conservative ad featuring her estranged mother accused her of lying about her stepfather's abuse.
