# Ohio GOP Uses Ad Targeting Amy Acton's Abuse History

> Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy runs ad claiming Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton lied about childhood rape.
- Title: Ohio GOP Uses Ad Targeting Amy Acton's Abuse History
- Summary: Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy runs ad claiming Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton lied about childhood rape. Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's…
- Keywords: vivek ramaswamy, amy acton, ohio, governor, democrat, republican, childhood rape, abuse, political campaign, GOP, Uses, Targeting
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/gop-ohio-ramaswamy-acton-mother-ad-rape-abuse-vance
- Author: Abby Vesoulis
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:03:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vivek ramaswamy, amy acton, ohio, governor, democrat, republican, ad, childhood rape, abuse, political campaign
## Amy Acton's Childhood Abuse
Amy Acton says she last saw her mother in person when her stepfather was charged for raping her as a minor.
## Mother Stays Married to Rapist
Donna Arthur, Acton's mother, stayed married to her stepfather despite his arrest and warrants for his arrest.
## Ramaswamy Campaign Ad
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign released an ad claiming Acton lied about her childhood sexual abuse.
## Ramaswamy's Campaign Statement
Ramaswamy said the ad was from his campaign and that Acton has been hiding from issues impacting Ohioans.
## Vance Defends Ramaswamy
Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats for focusing on the ad instead of congressional actions.
## Key takeaway

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign released an ad accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton of lying about childhood sexual abuse.