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Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy

Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy

Summary

Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton said she has no intention of speaking with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy after he ran a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother. Acton criticized the ad and said she would focus on protecting the environment and bringing union jobs to Ohio, including as the state considers data center development.

Key Facts

  • Acton defeated Ramaswamy in Ohio's governor's race.
  • Ramaswamy said during his concession speech that he called Acton and left a message congratulating her.
  • The campaign ad featured Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who called Acton a liar.
  • Acton said she had not seen her mother since she was 12.
  • Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. Jon Husted were among Republicans who criticized the ad.
  • President Donald Trump defended the ad and said he had urged Ramaswamy not to remove it.
  • Acton supports a conditional moratorium on data centers and said she wants to protect air and water while bringing union jobs to Ohio.
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