Amy Acton

Candidate for Governor, Ohio

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Director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020)

Born	1966-02-16 · Youngstown, Ohio
Party	Democratic
Offices	Director of the Ohio Department of Health2019-02-26–2020-06-11
Education	Youngstown State University (BS, MD, MPH)

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Portrait: air force · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Politics‘This is despicable’: Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton called a campaign attack ad by Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy “despicable.” The ad features Acton’s estranged mother and has sparked political backlash. Ohio’s secretary of state is reviewing complaints that it may initially have aired without a legally required disclaimer identifying who paid for it.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:40

‘This is despicable’: Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother

PoliticsRepublican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Dr. Amy Acton.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:32

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother

PoliticsRamaswamy campaign ad targeting Amy Acton draws backlash from both parties

Ohio candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing backlash from both parties over a campaign ad targeting his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, that included her estranged mother.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 02:10

Ramaswamy campaign ad targeting Amy Acton draws backlash from both parties

PoliticsVance says ‘stop whining’ about ad as Amy Acton speaks

Some leading Ohio Republicans began distancing themselves from a controversial ad by gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, while Vice President JD Vance warned the party against breaking ranks. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton calling her a liar and urging voters not to support her. Acton says she has not seen her mother since she was ab…

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 23:29

Vance says ‘stop whining’ about ad as Amy Acton speaks

PoliticsRamaswamy ad targeting Amy Acton’s mother ‘could backfire,’ analyst says

A political science professor says a Republican candidate’s attack ad targeting Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s traumatic childhood could hurt Vivek Ramaswamy. His campaign says it will spend $4 million to promote the ad online and on TV, despite bipartisan criticism for bringing up her painful childhood.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 23:10

Ramaswamy ad targeting Amy Acton’s mother ‘could backfire,’ analyst says

PoliticsAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad and other top stories

ABC News Live recaps trending stories, including LeBron James making his 76ers debut in an NBA Opening Night win over the Knicks; Amy Acton speaking out about a Ramaswamy ad featuring her estranged mother in the Ohio governor’s race; government websites going down after PHP vulnerabilities were found; Walmart’s $120 membership bundle with Sam’s Club; and the Orionid meteor shower peaking Oct. 21–22.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 21:52

Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad and other top stories

PoliticsAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother

The campaign of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton alleged that her opponent’s campaign used her estranged mother in a controversial political ad targeting her.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 22:42

Amy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother

PoliticsOhio governor candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemned an online ad featuring her estranged mother. NBC News national politics reporter Henry Gomez discussed how close Acton’s race against Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has become in the campaign’s final two weeks.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 21:04

Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother

PoliticsNew video roils Ohio governor’s race as Amy Acton’s estranged mother urges voters against her

A new video is roiling Ohio’s governor’s race: the estranged mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton urges people not to vote for her.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 20:48

New video roils Ohio governor’s race as Amy Acton’s estranged mother urges voters against her

PoliticsOhio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton denounced an ad circulating online that features her estranged mother. NBC News national politics reporter Henry Gomez discussed how tight the race between Acton and Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has become with the campaign’s final two weeks approaching.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 20:43

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged mother