# Ohio Democrat's family condemns Ramaswamy ad mentioning estranged mother

The family of an Ohio Democratic candidate publicly criticized Republican gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy after his campaign ad referenced the candidate's estranged mother. Relatives called the move a personal attack that crossed a line in the race. The dispute highlights how family members are being drawn into an increasingly aggressive Ohio governor's campaign.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/ohio-democrat-vivek-ramaswamy-ad) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:38:07 GMT