Amy Acton Says She Has "No Intention" of Speaking to Ramaswamy After "Terrible and Despicable" Campaign Ad
Acton won by more than 360,000 votes after Ramaswamy’s campaign aired an ad with her estranged mother and later pulled it without apologizing.
- On Friday, Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton confirmed she has "no intention" of speaking to Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy after he attempted to concede Tuesday's election via voicemail.
- Ramaswamy's campaign aired an advertisement featuring Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who accused her daughter of lying about her upbringing in the final weeks of the race.
- Acton described the spot as "terrible and despicable," while Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other political figures from both parties condemned the tactic as a new low in campaigning.
- By defeating Ramaswamy, Acton broke a 20-year losing streak, becoming the first woman elected governor of Ohio and the first Democrat to win since 2006.
- Acton takes office on January 11, 2027, and has emphasized a message of "unity and decency" throughout the campaign, seeking to move past the election's vitriol.
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Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton has “no intention” of speaking to Ramaswamy over “despicable” campaign ad featuring her estranged mother - The Tribune
Newly elected Ohio Governor Amy Acton has refused to speak with her former rival, Vivek Ramaswamy, condemning his campaign's use of an ad featuring her estranged mother as "terrible and despicable." Acton also outlined plans for environmental protection and union jobs upon taking office.
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Amy Acton explains why she won’t speak to Vivek Ramaswamy after Ohio win
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton says she has no plans to speak with Vivek Ramaswamy after defeating the Republican in a bitter race for governor. In her first television interview since the election, Acton told CBS News she believes political leaders should be held accountable for their words and actions. CBS News reported that Ramaswamy said he called Acton and left a congratulatory message after conceding the race.
Acton: ‘No intention’ of speaking with Ramaswamy after ‘beyond the pale’ ad
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton (D) said Friday she does not plan to speak with her former opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, after he ran a controversial attack ad against her in the final weeks of the campaign. Ramaswamy debuted an ad featuring Acton’s mother, who lost custody of her daughter when Acton was 12, in which she…
Ohio Gov.-Elect Acton Says She Won’t Speak to Ramaswamy Over Controversial Ad
COLUMBUS, Ohio (VINnews) — Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton says she has no interest in speaking with Vivek Ramaswamy following his campaign’s decision to feature her estranged mother in a political attack advertisement. In an interview with CBS News on Friday, Acton criticized the advertisement and questioned the judgment behind bringing deeply personal family matters into […]
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