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Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse

WOSU 89.7 NPR News | By George Shillcock
Published October 21, 2026 at 5:39 PM CDT

A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton. Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.

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