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Leaked GOP ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a ‘liar’; experts say it may backfire

A leaked GOP attack ad features Amy Acton’s birth mother, Donna Arthur — who lost custody of Acton at age 12 — urging Ohioans not to vote for her “liar” daughter, but strategists say the spot could backfire and bolster the Democrat’s campaign.

Published Oct 20, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

An attack ad that leaked online featuring Amy Acton’s birth mother calling on Ohioans not to vote for her “liar” daughter may actually be helping the Democrat’s gubernatorial campaign, according to political experts.