Candidate for Governor, Ohio
American presidential candidate and businessman (born 1985)
| Born | 1985-08-09 · Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign ad on Friday. It features the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, calling her “a liar.” At a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, Ramaswamy said the ad had nothing to do with childhood abuse.
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The Associated Press
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad on Friday after it featured the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton in the closely watched Ohio governor’s race.
CCBC News
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Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton discusses a controversial ad by her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, that featured her estranged mother. She also outlines how she would address key issues, including concerns about data centers, after taking office.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 14:24
US media project that Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s next governor. The seat is currently held by a Republican.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:32
Democrat Amy Acton won Ohio’s governor’s race, defeating tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. His controversial ad featured Acton’s estranged mother calling her “a liar.” Acton is the first woman elected governor of Ohio and the first Democrat to win the office in 20 years.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:35
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy spoke to supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Amy Acton to win the Ohio governor’s race.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:43
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy spoke to supporters after ABC News projected that Democrat Amy Acton would win the Ohio governor’s race.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:37
Democrat Amy Acton has been elected Ohio’s next governor, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely watched contest. She is the first Democrat to win the governorship since 2006 and the first woman elected to the office. Campaign spending topped $100m, while a controversial ad involving Acton’s mother drew fierce backlash against Ramaswamy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:25
Amy Acton defeated Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race, ending the GOP’s 20-year hold on the state. After her victory, she said Ohio had chosen “unity over hate.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:18
Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign has stopped airing an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton. The ad drew widespread revulsion for exploiting Acton’s childhood sexual abuse; Donald Trump had defended it.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:10
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed Thursday that an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, is leaving the state’s airwaves.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 22:00
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is refusing to pull an attack ad against Democratic rival Amy Acton. Featuring Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying, the ad has drawn criticism from Republicans; Donald Trump and JD Vance have defended it, while other senior party figures have urged its removal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 06:21
