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Amy Acton Says Vivek Ramaswamy Exploited Her Estranged Mother for Political Gain
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton accused her mother’s then-husband of sexual assault when she was a child.
College students more likely to vote this election; Ohio State political leaders and experts reflect on why that is
With midterm elections less than a month away, college students are more likely than ever to head to the polls and cast their votes, new data suggests. As many as 66 percent of college students will vote in the 2026 midterms, according to an August survey conducted by the Center for Information and Research on […]
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
‘Stop whining’: Vance defends controversial Ramaswamy ad
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended a controversial campaign ad in Ohio’s gubernatorial race that has exploded across the national political landscape, and instead castigated fellow Republicans who have pushed back on the ad.
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton\'s estranged mother
President Donald Trump has urged Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton.
Ramaswamy ad puts Acton’s estranged mother in spotlight as records reveal family’s troubled past
Vivek Ramaswamy faces bipartisan backlash over an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whose rocky history emerges in court records and interviews.
Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Black voters play a crucial role in the battle for the Senate.
Trump’s shock-jock politics don’t work for everyone. An Ohio attack ad is proof.
Cheered by an online ecosystem, the GOP has rewarded “owning the libs” for a decade. But the blowback to an ad in the governor’s race suggests there are limits.
Ohio's ACA enrollment starts next month. Here's what to expect
Premiums are expected to increase again this year on Ohio's Affordable Care Act marketplace, following significant price hikes last year coupled with the expiration of federal subsidies.
Ramaswamy's ad goes too far weaponizing family in politics
The actions of the campaign of Ohio Republican gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy are disgraceful and continue a progressively nasty tradition of perpetuating gutter politics at any cost, even to the point of dragging an opponent's family trauma into the public square.
Ray Archuleta, Barry Fisher, Jim Moseley and more soil health presenters
By Randall Reeder, Ohio No-Till Council Ray Archuleta will present two days: Nov. 10 in Columbiana and Carroll Counties, and Nov. 11 at the Brandt Farm in Fairfield County. Other key presenters will also be on those programs. Ray Archuleta, an internationally known soil scientist (retired from
New prediction for Cincinnati Democrat Greg Landsman ahead of race
Cincinnati Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman may have an easier path to reelection, according to a new race leaning from the Cook Political Report.
Amy Acton opens up about her painful childhood after an attack ad featuring her estranged mother
Amy Acton was talking school budgets, local hospitals and generational farming at a farm event in northwest Ohio when she called on an attendee and asked her if there was anything she wanted to share.
NQPI welcomes Professor Michael Held, strengthening connections between molecular biology and nanoscale materials research
The Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) at Ohio University welcomes Professor Michael Held as its newest faculty member.
Obama is set to campaign with Democrats in Ohio and Michigan as he ramps up midterm efforts
Barack Obama is set to campaign with Democrats running for the U.S. Senate in Ohio and Michigan.
Ohio governor's race turns ugly as attack ad features candidate's estranged mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad featuring his opponent's mother calling her daughter "a liar".
Republicans pull funding in Ohio’s 1st District as race shifts toward Democrats
The district was once considered one of the most competitive in the country, with both parties viewing it as key to maintaining control of the House.
Trump says Amy Acton is ‘fair game’
President Donald Trump on Thursday called Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton “fair game” as he defended Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad that features her estranged mother and ignored the abuse allegations against her stepfather.
Ohio Chemical Leak Forces Home and Business Evacuations
A hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, has prompted the evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of a pipe factory. Anyone living within three miles of the plant is being asked to shelter in place. There are no reports of any injuries so far.
Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' from Trump in campaign
Former President Barack Obama has stepped into one of America's ugliest midterm fights as he works to rally Democratic voters in battleground Ohio.
Commentary: DeWine and Vance: A case study of Ohio political reaction to the now-infamous Ramaswamy Acton ad
Ohio's 2026 campaign for governor made history this week with what's quickly becoming one of the most notorious political advertisements of all time. Republican Vice President JD Vance and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine offer a fascinating case study in political reaction.
Ohio State names Chandrasekaran dean of Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University has named Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, pending Board of Trustees approval. Chandrasekaran has served as interim dean of the college since June 2025, building on more than 15 years as a faculty member, scholar and academic leader at the college. He will also continue to ho...
Commentary: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics
A new movement for human health is giving people from different backgrounds a reason to stand together.
Get the Facts: Fact-checking controversial political ad in Ohio governor's race
While pushback continues to grow, Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is standing firm on its decision to run a controversial political ad targeting Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton, featuring Acton's estranged mother.
Ranking Ohio State’s remaining games from easiest to hardest
With Julian Sayin out indefinitely, Ohio State’s final five games will define their playoff hopes. Here’s how those opponents rank, from easiest to toughest
Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's estranged mother, whose husband was charged with...
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
“We haven’t talked to a GOP source who thought this was a good idea.”
'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad
Her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy is airing the ad featuring her estranged mother, whose husband was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Oct. 25, 2026
On this week's episode of Politics Unplugged, host Dennis Welch and a panel break down Arizona's election landscape one week out: pessimistic voter mood, suppressed independent turnout, lagging GOP enthusiasm, and Democrats gaining ground. They discuss Elon Musk's late spending in competitive House races and debate the impact of big money flooding the state. The show also covers a widely condemned Ohio attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that weaponizes a rival's childhood abuse—drawing praise from Trump and Vance but bipartisan outrage.
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton\'s estranged mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is defending his campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton, in the Ohio governor's race. Speaking in northeast Ohio on Friday, he
Jeffrey Epstein has been everywhere this campaign season. But voters wonder how much he should matter
Candidates are spending millions to link their opponents to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. But in one of the nation’s marquee Senate contests, many Ohio voters told CNN that prices, healthcare and the economy matter more.
Ramaswamy built his political career in NH. It's faltering in Ohio.
Many New Englanders remember Ramaswamy from his mad-dash presidential campaign in New Hampshire. Will his political career survive a tumultuous run for Ohio governor?
Ohio policymakers wrestle with prediction markets as wagers on sports and politics explode
With tens of millions of dollars staked on political and sporting contests, prediction markets are fueling anxiety among policymakers in Ohio and around the country.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter. Miller has been dogged by allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife and two
Ohio University Chemistry Professor Eric Masson develops open-source software to advance chemical research
New computational platform, Equilibrist, simplifies complex chemical data analysis and improves the reliability and reproducibility of scientific results.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over video featuring Democrat’s estranged mother
Amy Acton was removed from her mother’s home when she was 12 after her stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping her.
Does your vote matter in Ohio? Political experts weigh in ahead of the midterms
Election Day is near, and while many are already early voting, some eligible voters may feel disengaged from politics or concerned about the state of our democracy. We'll talk to experts about your election questions and why your vote matters.
Haitian migrants changed this town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
Jennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’
Republican commentator Scott Jennings took a swipe at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) for using a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The ad, which…
Ohio bettor banned for alleged threats to Blue Jays manager
Ohio gaming regulators banned a man who allegedly made violent threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World Series.
Ohio policymakers wrestle with prediction markets as wagers on sports and politics explode
Former Ohio State standout emerging as potential NFL rookie starter
Former Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun is earning high praise from the Buffalo Bills coaching staff after his recent play.
'Just wrong': Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tells Ramaswamy to immediately take down controversial ad
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is telling Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy to pull down his controversial ad featuring Democrat Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton Attack Ad Is ‘One of the Most Despicable Things’ Chris Hayes Has Seen in Politics
Chris Hayes condemned a controversial attack ad targeting Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, calling it "despicable"
Buckeyes' Get Two Primetime Kickoffs Announced to Start Bye Week
The Ohio State Buckeyes got the kick times of their next two games against a pair of their top opponents.
INDYCAR Announces Phase Two of 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Schedule
New Marquee Race Weekend in Barcelona Highlights Action-Packed Summer, Furthers Series Momentum INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Oct. 23, 2026) – Following the histor...
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.
At an Ohio deli, GOP voters shrug at controversy over Ramaswamy ad
Attendees said the ad doesn't concern them.
Cook Political moves Ohio governor’s race after Ramaswamy attack ad
The race moved from “toss-up” to “Lean D.”
Week in Politics: Ramaswamy's Ohio ad; Trump greenlights DOJ to sue over Alaska Senate
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to withdrawal an explosive attack ad, and President Trump greenlights the DOJ to file a lawsuit about Alaska's senate race.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
Does Ohio State play today? Schedule, time, channel for next OSU Buckeyes football game
Here's everything you need to know about Ohio State's next game, including TV channel and streaming options for Buckeyes' football.
Incarcerated entrepreneurs pitch a second chance
Incarcerated men in Ohio are learning entrepreneurship skills to help them succeed after their release from prison.
Commentary: The slime machine in Ohio politics has reached a despicable new low in the 2026 election
I knew 11 years ago that our public discourse would be degraded down into unfathomable levels. The 2026 campaign in Ohio has now confirmed it beyond anything I could've imagined.
Mystery Ohio news site boosting Ramaswamy's Amy Acton ad tied to California GOP non-profit
As Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy came under fire for releasing an attack ad featuring his Democratic competitor Amy Acton's estranged mother, a mysterious news site was runni...
Here Are 7 Key Governor Races to Watch in the Midterms
Ohio, Alaska, and Texas could elect their first Democratic governors in decades. Republicans also have a shot at flipping a state's top executive.
Video: Ramaswamy Backs Controversial Ohio Political Ad After Backlash
An ad from Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governer, shows the mother of the Democratic candidate, Amy Acton, calling her estranged daughter a liar.
Ohio State faces a major test without Julian Sayin
Who will be the Buckeyes' next signal caller in Sayin's absence?
Arts and entertainment events happening October 22nd-25th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
Jeff Dewitt joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening October 22nd-25th across the Mid-Ohio Valley!
Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Several Ohio politicians have taken to social media to condemn an attack ad against Amy Acton that featured her estranged mother.
Week in politics: Vance defends Ohio political ad and Kansas Senate race remains tight
A political advertisement in the Ohio gubernatorial race is being called one of the ugliest of the midterm election cycle.
Ohio policymakers wrestle with prediction markets as wagers on sports and politics explode
With tens of millions of dollars staked on political and sporting contests, prediction markets are fueling anxiety among policymakers in Ohio and around the country.
Urban Meyer only has one concern about a 24-team College Football Playoff
Urban Meyer won three national titles as a college football head coach, but the game is already very different from his time at Florida and Ohio State. The ways NIL and the transfer portal have shifted the sport’s landscape were hard to predict, and the Fox Sports college football analyst is among those who misread…
OHIO researchers Faiz Rahman, Savas Kaya receive $550,000 NSF award for next-generation nanolithography
Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) members Dr. Faiz Rahman and Dr. Savas Kaya recently received a new U.S. National Science Foundation award for their research.
As Ohio attack ad backfires, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down
The Republican candidate for governor is airing an ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother despite bipartisan pushback.
Commentary: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics
For years, the politics of chemical safety seemed trapped in the same old argument. Environmental advocates called for stronger regulations. Industry warned about costs and government overreach. Democ...
Vivek Ramaswamy ad features opponent’s estranged mother
Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy backs controversial political campaign featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring opponent’s estranged mother
DeWine, a Republican, said he still endorses Ramaswamy over Democrat Amy Acton in the race to succeed him as Ohio’s governor.
How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans
The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.
THE SITUATIONAL: Wicked Business
Ohio State finally won on the margins and left Bloomington running out of players. A bye week has rarely felt this necessary.
Jay Z's past political statements won't help perception of NFL politicizing Super Bowl halftime
Jay Z reportedly chose himself to perform the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, but his extensive political history could deepen a troubling viewership trend.
The Timashev Technology Towers will bring business to Ohio State
Ohio State broke ground on the Timashev Technology Tower on Tuesday, marking a new phase for students’ education and investment opportunities for the university. The eight-story and 103,000-square-foot building will bring students, research, startups, large companies and a center for software innovation all together, said University President Ravi Bellamkonda. “The building being set in the […]
Vance says he’s ‘disgusted’ by GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Vice President JD Vance says he’s “disgusted” by the pushback from fellow Republicans to an ad Vivek Ramaswamy is running against his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, Dr. Amy Acton. During a visit Wednesday near Cincinnati, the Republican vice president said politics is "a tough business.” ...
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Vivek Ramaswamy gets a political education in a grueling Ohio governor’s race
Vivek is attempting a rare route in politics, going from national notoriety as a presidential candidate to running for state office, eschewing his hard-charging and provocative tone during his presidential campaign. He’s making his pivot during an election cycle where headwinds are blowing against all kinds of Republicans. It hasn’t been easy.
Battelle Extends CDC Partnership with New Public Health Data and Mission Support Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 — Battelle has announced two significant awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reinforcing the organization’s longstanding partnership in advancing public health through data, analytics, science, and mission support services. Battelle was awarded a five-year, $12.3 million contract to provide information systems and technical data support for CDC’s […]
1978 court documents shed light on explosive Ohio political ad
The documents corroborate gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s story of childhood trauma.
Anthony Scaramucci Says Vivek Ramaswamy 'Disgraced Himself' in Ohio Governor Race: 'He’s Finished Himself as a Future Candidate'
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci accused Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Sunday of abandoning his core political principles to win the high-stakes race.Scaramucci’s Scathing ...
Josh Pate makes surprising Ohio State College Football Playoff admission
Ohio State is 6-1, 4-0 in the Big Ten, ranked No. 3 and coming off a 19-15 win at Indiana last Saturday that snapped the Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak. Its only loss came at Texas in Week 2, a result that has aged poorly since the Longhorns lost back-to-back games to unranked Oklahoma and Florida. […] The post Josh Pate makes surprising Ohio State College Football Playoff admission appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Ryan Day Reveals Concerning Julian Sayin Injury Update
Ohio State coach Ryan Day announces Julian Sayin is out indefinitely and reveals the Buckeyes are preparing for a potentially season-long absence.
Business Park Helps Drive Jobs and Growth for New Albany and the Region
You could say the New Albany International Business Park is Central Ohio's field of dreams: If you build it, industry will come.
Columbus Business Beat: Oct. 22, 2026
NBC4 Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey talks to Doug Buchanan, Editor in Chief of Columbus Business First, about business news across central Ohio.
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday defended his campaign’s ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in the closely watched race for Ohio governor.
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman
Nancy Mace said: ‘This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season’
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign switches to shorter version of attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
The ad has sparked bipartisan backlash for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in his campaign for Ohio governor against Democrat Amy Acton.
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Barack Obama compared Trump's White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein at a Cleveland rally for Ohio Democrats.
Kettering Health Pharmacist Receives Ohio Resident of the Year Honor
Just months after returning to Kettering Health as a clinical oncology pharmacist, Annie Weckesser has received one of Ohio's top honors for pharmacy residents.
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the gov…
Modern Science: An Ohio University professors is helping tackle a culvert issue that can make flooding worse in southeast Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Culverts are something we don't normally think about until disaster strikes. That's exactly what happened for many after recent severe flooding in southeast Ohio left culverts
Can a Political Attack Ad Go Too Far?
Ohio Republicans are divided after Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring rival's mother drew condemnation from Gov. DeWine. Read what Vance and Husted said.