Ramaswamy Campaign Ad Targets Amy Acton’s Account of Childhood Abuse
An attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democrat and gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has surfaced, calling Acton a liar regarding her past. Court documents reportedly support Acton's account of childhood sexual abuse by her stepfather and her…
Billings, MT, October 21, 2026 —
An attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democrat and gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has surfaced, challenging Acton’s account of her childhood. The ad calls Acton a liar regarding her past. It was later confirmed to be from the campaign of her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy.
Court documents reportedly support Acton’s account that she was sexually abused by her stepfather as a child and that her mother lost custody. The trend summary does not identify the documents, specify when the events occurred or provide details about the ad’s distribution.
The ad has drawn widespread criticism, according to the summary. It does not identify who criticized the campaign or describe the specific objections. Acton has said her experiences shaped her commitment to protecting vulnerable Ohioans.
The information provided does not include a response from Ramaswamy or his campaign, nor does it detail what the ad says beyond its accusation that Acton lied about her past. The specific court findings and the circumstances of the custody decision were also not provided. Those details could not be independently assessed from the summary.
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