# Ramaswamy criticized over campaign ad featuring opponent’s estranged mother

https://mins.news/en/item/109628

- CBC News, 2026-10-21 14:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ohio-controversial-campaign-ad-ramaswamy-acton-9.7389687?cmp=rss

> Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team confirmed it produced a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent in Ohio’s governor’s race. The campaign plans to spend US$4 million promoting it despite bipartisan condemnation for dredging up Amy Acton’s painful childhood.

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