Vivek Ramaswamy’s political ad is only the latest in a long tradition of negative advertising in the US
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's political ad targeting Democratic opponent Amy Acton has sparked controversy ahead of the November 3, 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election. The ad features Acton's estranged mother making serious allegations but omits critical context regarding past trauma. This negative campaigning reflects a longstanding tradition in US elections, though its effectiveness is debated.