DeWine Denounces Ramaswamy Advertisement Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
In Columbus, Ohio, Republican Governor Mike DeWine denounced an advertisement by Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 22, 2026 —
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine denounced an advertisement by Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, according to the information provided.
The account identifies the advertisement’s featured person as Acton’s estranged mother, but does not provide the woman’s name or describe the advertisement’s content. It also does not include DeWine’s specific remarks or explain what aspect of the advertisement he denounced. No direct quotations were provided.
The information provided does not say when the advertisement appeared, where it was published or broadcast, or how Ramaswamy’s campaign responded to DeWine’s criticism. It also does not give details about Acton’s relationship with her mother beyond describing them as estranged. The circumstances behind that description were not provided.
DeWine and Ramaswamy are identified in the account as Republicans, with Ramaswamy described as DeWine’s rival. Acton is identified as a Democratic candidate. The account does not specify the office involved or provide further details about the political contest.
As a result, the available information establishes the central development—DeWine’s denunciation of the advertisement—but leaves its content, context and subsequent response unclear. No additional claims about the advertisement or the people involved can be established from the details provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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