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2026 Ohio governor race
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 20
OCT 20 · Day 1
Ohio Democrat's family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Philip Stearns said Arthur remained married to Acton's abuser until his death, even after his arrest and the removal of the children from her custody.
Acton's brother, Philip Stearns, said Acton is estranged from her mother, who married a man that sexually abused Acton when she was 12 years old.
Vivek Ramaswamy is Amy Acton's Republican opponent in the Ohio gubernatorial race.
“After he was arrested and Amy and I were removed from their custody, our birth mother stayed married to Amy’s rapist until he died. This desperate, disgusting attack reveals exactly who Vivek Ramaswamy is at his core – a pathetic excuse for a man who is willing to hurt anyone as long as it gets him what he wants.”
PHILIP STEARNS
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