# Ramaswamy ad using opponent's estranged mother draws fire

> Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio governor campaign features Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad, sparking backlash.
- Title: Ramaswamy ad using opponent's estranged mother draws fire
- Summary: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio governor campaign features Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad, sparking backlash. Republican Vivek…
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- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/video/ramaswamy-ad-featuring-opponent-s-estranged-mother-draws-backlash-271969349677
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- Topics: vivek ramaswamy, amy acton, ohio governor race, 2026 election, attack ad, campaign, politics, news
## Ramaswamy releases ad featuring Acton's mother
In the Ohio governor's race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has released an ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton.
## Acton accused her mother's husband of abuse
Acton has publicly shared accusations that her mother's husband at the time sexually abused her when she was a child.
## Campaign ad draws backlash
The ad featuring Acton's estranged mother is drawing backlash from critics who object to the campaign tactic.
## Key takeaway

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released an Ohio governor's race ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, drawing criticism.