Governor-Elect Acton Declines Engagement With Ramaswamy Following Attack Ad
In the United States, Governor-elect Amy Acton stated she has no intention of speaking with former opponent Vivek Ramaswamy following a controversial attack ad he released that featured Acton's mother.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 6, 2026 —
Governor-elect Amy Acton has indicated that she will not engage in discussions with former opponent Vivek Ramaswamy. This decision comes in response to a controversial attack advertisement recently released by Ramaswamy, which reportedly featured Acton’s mother.
The specifics of the attack ad and the exact content featuring Acton’s mother were not detailed in the available information. It was stated that the advertisement was deemed controversial by Governor-elect Acton.
As a result of the ad’s nature, Acton has made it clear that she has no intention of speaking with Ramaswamy. The contractor responsible for creating the ad, the specific platform on which it was distributed, and any potential regulatory or ethical violations associated with the advertisement were not provided.
No timeline has been given for when this statement was made, beyond the implication that it followed the release of the attack ad. The outcome of this situation or any further statements from either party were not included in the provided summary. The governor-elect’s office has not elaborated on what prompted the specific inclusion of Acton’s mother in the ad, nor has Ramaswamy issued a public response to Acton’s statement.
Story summarized from the original created by Ford McCracken on thehill.com, see more information here.
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