# Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:39:16+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6010530/vivek-ramaswamys-attack-ad-features-mother-of-amy-acton-who-alleges-childhood-abuse
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/vivek-ramaswamy-s-attack-ad-features-mother-of-amy-acton-who-alleges-c-edf464/

A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton. Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.

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