Amy Acton's gubernatorial campaign received a significant donation as criticism of Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring her estranged mother grows.
Illinois first lady, MK Pritzker, made a massive contribution to Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton, according to the Chicago Tribune
. The contribution followed shortly after Ramaswamy's campaign released the ad that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said should be taken down. Here's what we know.Illinois' first lady MK Pritzker commits $500,000 to Amy Acton
Mary Kathryn Pritzker, first lady to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, donated $500,000 to Amy Acton's campaign.
Ramaswamy's campaign planned to spend $4 million to promote the ad featuring Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who lost custody of Acton and her brother in 1978 after her stepfather was
indicted on charges that he sexually abused Acton.
MK Pritzker said in a statement, according to the Chicago Tribune:
“Bad men gain power when we refuse to stand up and fight. Vivek Ramaswamy represents everything that is wrong with our politics today: Arrogance, cruelty, dishonesty and the belief that it’s acceptable to say and do anything for power. I refuse to sit quietly while men like Vivek Ramaswamy exploit a highly qualified woman’s pain for political gain. There comes a time when simply condemning someone’s actions isn’t enough — we have to put it all on the line to defeat these MAGA men.”
Additionally, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker denounced Ramaswamy on X, saying Ramaswamy has "reached a new low" after releasing the advertisement.
What are the early in-person voting hours in Ohio?
Early voting in Ohio began on Oct. 6, and you can now vote on weekends through Election Day.
You can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot. You can print the request at home, request one at you local board of elections or the application can be mailed to you. More information on absentee ballots is available on the Secretary of State website. Most mail-in ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Early voting can also be done in person ahead of Nov. 3. Poll locations open on Oct. 6, per Ohio’s voting schedule. The dates and times are as follows:
- Oct. 19–23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oct. 26: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 27: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (absentee ballot applications must be received by local boards of elections by 8:30 p.m.)
- Oct. 28-30: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nov. 1: 1-5 p.m. (last day of early in-person voting)
You can find your early voting location by county here.
Those with disabilities can request an accessible absentee ballot, which uses assistive technology for an accessible format. More information about the accessible absentee format is available from the Secretary of State website.
Curbside voting is also available for those who are physically unable to enter early voting polls but can complete a ballot in their car. For this option, contact your county board of elections.
Polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day on Nov. 3.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Acton gets massive donation from Illinois first lady after Ramaswamy ad
