Ramaswamy's ad featuring Acton's estranged mother draws Republican criticism as Ohio governor's race heats up. Vivek Ramaswamy is facing bipartisan backlash over a controversial campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Dr Amy Acton, in Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other Republicans have asked the campaign to pull it. Ramaswamy defended the ad at a campaign stop in northeast Ohio on Friday.