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Vivek Ramaswamy seeks to become Ohios first Indian-American Governor: Political rise, controversies, bid against Amy Acton

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If elected, Vivek Ramaswamy would become the first Indian American governor of Ohio. (AP)

Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate running for Ohio governor, will be facing Democratic candidate Amy Acton and Libertarian candidate Don Kissick in the November 2026 elections. Whoever wins will succeed Republican incumbent Mike DeWine who won’t be appearing for re-elections due to term limits. Competing to become the 71st governor of Ohio, if elected, … Read more

Amy Acton bets on her experience as state's health director in Ohio Governor race against Vivek Ramaswamy us midterms

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Democratic Ohio candidate Amy Acton is seeking to lead the state after serving as its public health director (Reuters)

For Amy Acton, politics has never been entirely divorced from medicine. Over the course of her professional life, she has worked as a hospital administrator, taught in the classroom, and worked in public health and community outreach, both within and outside the state. But the underlying theme that has remained constant is the question of … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamys former teacher scolds him over controversial ad targeting Amy Acton: I taught you better

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Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS)

A former educator of embattled Vivek Ramaswamy publicly criticized the Republican candidate regarding a contentious campaign advertisement he disseminated targeting his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, in the Ohio gubernatorial election. Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS) Retired educator … Read more

Trump calls Amy Acton's mother a smart woman as Vivek Ramaswamy faces criticism over deeply troubling ad

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Trump urged Vivek Ramaswamy to keep an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, who calls her a liar. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump on Friday continued to defend a highly contentious advertisement from Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad featured the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent Amy Acton—a woman whom Acton alleges remained supportive of the man criminally charged with sexually abusing her during childhood. Trump urged Vivek Ramaswamy to keep an … Read more

Gaffes, scepticism and divide: A look at Vivek Ramaswamys campaign for Ohio governor

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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the Darke County Republican Party Hog Roast on October 18, 2026 in Greenville, Ohio. (Getty Images via AFP)

It’s been a challenging week for Vivek Ramaswamy. For the last two years, the 41-year-old billionaire-turned-politician has crisscrossed the state of Ohio in his bid to become the state’s first-ever Indian-American governor. Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the Darke County Republican Party Hog Roast on October 18, 2026 in Greenville, Ohio. (Getty … Read more

Amy Acton breaks silence as Vivek Ramaswamy takes credit for controversial ad featuring her estranged mom: 'He's not fit to lead'

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Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy acknowledged his campaign’s responsibility for a contentious advertisement featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother and subsequently defended the ad’s content during a Tuesday evening statement. Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over $4 million controversial ad: All we know about Amy Actons childhood trauma

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Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estrangement from her mother (Getty Images via AFP)

The campaign team for Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy announced plans to invest $4 million in an advertising initiative centered on a divisive video featuring his Democratic rival’s estranged mother, which had achieved significant viral circulation online. Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about … Read more

Amy Acton's mother Donna Arthur's custody loss of her children back in focus amid Vivek Ramaswamy ad

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks during a campaign event at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

A major row has erupted in the race for the next Ohio governor after Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released an advert targeting Democrat opponent Amy Acton. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks during a campaign event at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The advert featured Amy Acton’s estranged … Read more

America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren’t the visa abusers

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America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren't the visa abusers

Green Card crackdown on major IT giants including Microsoft shakes Silicon Valley. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa strongly reacted to the Donald Trump administration’s suspension PERM program for eight IT giants, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capegemini and said that these companies are not the visa abusers. The visa abusers are … Read more

Stop H-1B, give startup visa: Indian-American investor Vivek Wadhwa says Americans rightfully hate unethical Indians

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Stop H-1B, give startup visa: Indian-American investor Vivek Wadhwa says Americans rightfully hate unethical Indians

Indian-American investor Vivek Wadhwa says US should replace H-1B visa with a startup visa now. Indian-American investor Vivek Wadhwa said the US should absolutely end the H-1B visa program as it is doing more harm than good to both the US and India. Wadhwa said the visa program once played an important role in making … Read more