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“Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign should take down an ad featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother”
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On October 22, 2026, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign to take down an advertisement featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother.
According to reporting by NBC News, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine publicly called on Vivek Ramaswamy on October 22, 2026, to take down the campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother. The Guardian similarly noted DeWine's call for Ramaswamy to drop the controversial ad during its live coverage. Furthermore, CBS News confirmed that the ad drew pushback from Republicans, specifically naming DeWine among those criticizing it.
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- Ohio governor calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring opponent’s estranged mother — NBC News
- Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother — CBS News
- Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman – US politics live — theguardian.com
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