# Controversial Ohio midterm campaign ad draws backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/112328

- France 24, 2026-10-23 08:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/united-states-backlash-over-controversial-ohio-midterms-campaign-ad

> Backlash over an Ohio campaign ad attacking Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton spread beyond the state on Thursday, creating fresh problems for Republicans less than two weeks before the midterm elections.

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