Candidate for Governor, Ohio
Director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020)
| Born | 1966-02-16 · Youngstown, Ohio |
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| Party | Democratic |
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| Education | Youngstown State University (BS, MD, MPH) |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton spoke with ABC News after a Cleveland rally with former President Barack Obama, saying Trump and Vance should “look at the facts” following a Ramaswamy attack ad.
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ABC News
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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing heavy criticism over an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad.
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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 19:15
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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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:40
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Dr. Amy Acton.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:32
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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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 02:10
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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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 23:29
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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 23:10
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.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 21:52
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.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 22:42
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.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 21:04
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.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 20:48