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Election 2026 Ohio Governor
FILE - Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, speaks at an event at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington.
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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. Trump criticized Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who called the ad “deeply troubling.” DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy, urged him to remove the ad but didn’t withdraw his support. The ad has sparked division among Ohio Republicans, with some expressing disgust and others supporting it. The ad has also drawn national attention, with mixed reactions from conservative media and political figures.
