How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans

First seen Oct 24, 2026, 5:03 AM ET · Updated Oct 24, 2026, 5:03 AM ET · 4 outlets

4 outlets (NYT, NBC News, PBS NewsHour and Fox News) are covering this story.

NYT reports: “Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, is facing a tight race for governor of Ohio against Amy Acton, a Democrat.”
NBC News reports: “Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is defending the ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother despite backlash from both parties. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson expl…”
PBS NewsHour reports: “Speaking at a campaign stop, Ramaswamy said the advertisement, which features Acton's mother calling her "a liar," had nothing to do with childhood abuse.”

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