Video shows woman identifying as Amy Acton's mother urging Ohioans not to elect her
The gist
A woman identifying herself as Donna Arthur, Amy Acton's mother, urged Ohioans not to elect the Democratic governor candidate.
The clip spread widely in a late race dominated by character attacks, ahead of the Nov 3 vote.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Acton campaigned at a closed-door rally near Ohio State University's campus in Columbus while Ramaswamy criticized her at a community forum across town.
- Oct 19, 2026The Rooster posted a video reporting that Ramaswamy had co-opted Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, for an attack ad against her own daughter, and that his campaign was polling the ad.
- Oct 20, 2026A video circulated showing a woman identifying herself as Acton's mother urging Ohioans not to elect the Democratic candidate for governor.