Ramaswamy backs $4 million ad featuring rival’s mother
By The BriefBrief
Vivek Ramaswamy said he would spend $4 million to promote an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. The ad drew bipartisan criticism, and Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to “stop whining” about it if they wanted to win.
WHO:Vivek Ramaswamy
WHAT:Ramaswamy said he would spend $4 million to promote an attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
WHERE:Ohio, USA
WHY:The ad was intended to attack Ramaswamy’s opponent in the Ohio gubernatorial campaign.
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