Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Summary
Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, and her family criticized her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, for using Acton’s estranged mother in a campaign ad. The ad questioned Acton’s childhood story, leading Acton’s family to respond with details about abuse and family estrangement.Key Facts
- Amy Acton is running for governor of Ohio as a Democrat.
- Vivek Ramaswamy is her Republican opponent.
- Ramaswamy's campaign released an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who disputed Acton’s childhood claims.
- Acton and her brother said their mother stayed married to a man who sexually abused Acton when she was 12.
- Acton was removed from her mother’s custody after the abuse, but her mother stayed married to the abuser until he died.
- The Democratic side called the ad a harsh and unfair political attack.
- Acton was Ohio’s public health director during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
- Acton has refused to debate Ramaswamy and called him a chronic liar.
- An armed man attacked Acton at a campaign event, injuring others, but Acton was unharmed.
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