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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohioans for Amy Acton announces $1.35M raised through July
COLUMBUS — This week, Youngstown native Dr. Amy Acton announced that her campaign has raised $1.35 million at this point in the cycle and set multiple fundraising records for a Democratic challenger for governor. Not only did Amy raise more than any Democratic challenger through June, but her camp also says that she has more individual donors and more donations than any Democratic challenger for Governor in history at this point. Acton's campaign stated it has made critical investments in digital infrastructure that will allow her to raise the resources necessary throughout the campaign to compete with a self-funding billionaire. Dr. Acton's Fundraising momentum, by the numbers: * Over $1.35 million raised * Average grassroots contribution of just $24 * Over 17,000 donors * Nearly 33,000 total donations * Donations from all 88 counties * More than 90% of contributions $50 or less 'We're incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we've received from Ohioans who refuse to look the other way while self-serving billionaires and special interests make life harder and more expensive for working families across the state,' said Campaign Manager Philip Stein. 'While Vivek Ramaswamy continues to rely on personal wealth and billionaire donors to fund his race, Amy is proud of the tens of thousands of small-dollar donations from grassroots supporters in all 88 counties. We're excited to continue to bring people together from all sides of the political spectrum who know she's the right choice for Governor.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Acton far behind Ramaswamy in governor race funding despite record haul
Jul. 31—The campaigns of Ohio's leading Republican and Democratic 2026 gubernatorial candidates are both boasting record-breaking campaign finance contributions, but that doesn't mean it's particularly close. The campaign for former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton said Wednesday that her $1.35 million raised so far this election cycle sets "multiple fundraising records for a Democratic challenger for Governor," with "more individual donors and more donations than any Democratic challenger for Governor in history at this point." The campaign boasted more than 17,000 individual donors with 90% of the nearly 33,000 total donations being $50 or less. Acton's haul prompted a response from the campaign of Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican entrepreneur and ally of President Donald Trump, who has garnered numerous major GOP endorsements. A news release pointed to a reported $9.7 million donated to Ramaswamy so far, with the following quote from his campaign strategist Jai Chabria regarding Acton's war chest: "That's cute." The press release says Ramaswamy's funding has already "shattered all previous fundraising records for the year preceding a general election, underscoring the unprecedented enthusiasm behind his candidacy." On July 31, both campaigns will be required to report campaign finance data up through June 30, 2025, to the Ohio Secretary of State's office, which will then make the data publicly available. On Wednesday, Acton's campaign alleged that Ramaswamy had been relying on "personal wealth and billionaire donors" to fund his campaign. "Amy is proud of the tens of thousands of small-dollar donations from grassroots supporters in all 88 counties," said Campaign Manager Philip Stein. "We're excited to continue to bring people together from all sides of the political spectrum who know she's the right choice for governor." ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Vivek Ramaswamy reveals what ‘struck' him in conversation with Cincinnati attack victim
WARNING—Graphic content: Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks out about a viral Cincinnati gang-style attack on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Police ask Cincinnati brawl suspects to turn themselves in
(NewsNation) — Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced that five people face charges stemming from a violent brawl in the city's downtown, vowing that more is coming. Several angles of the fight went viral, with video showing a group surrounding and beating a man, and another angle showing a woman who appears to be knocked unconscious hitting her head on the concrete. People have blamed police for not being on site, but Theetge responded by saying only one person called 911. Photo of suspect in Devil's Den State Park killings released Officers were on the scene in six minutes, but by then the brawl was over. A number of suspects have been identified, and county prosecutor Connie Pillich said it is her understanding that two arrests have been made in connection with the brawl. Pillich previously acknowledged she will prosecute any suspects to the fullest extent of the law. Authorities are continuing to ask the suspects to turn themselves in. Theetge defended the police response, saying that police got a call at 3:06 a.m. and were on scene within six minutes. She also lashed out at the media in a press briefing. 'Another topic I want to cover real quick is social media and journalism and the role it plays in the incident,' she said. 'And yes guys, that's you. That is you. The social media post that we've seen does not depict the entire incident. That is one version of what occurred.' Many have slammed her and the city's response. Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor of Ohio, and he says it's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night. Minnesota National Guard deployed over cyberattack He also questioned why there wasn't an ambulance to take the woman who was knocked unconscious to the hospital. Corey Bowman, half-brother to Vice President JD Vance, is running for mayor and blames the fight on mismanagement. 'We have to look at the root issue of this and that's mismanagement. We have this saying, that's trickle-down incompetence,' Bowman said. 'The incompetence is coming from the top down and we have to fix it.' One of the victims of the brawl, the woman who was knocked unconscious, is a single mother who was out celebrating a friend's birthday party that night. Authorities say she is doing okay. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Ramaswamy pledges ‘rule of law' revival after viral Cincinnati mob attack
Exclusive: Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital that the violent assault in downtown Cincinnati early Saturday morning "hit close to home." The brutal attack on Fourth Street and Elm Street triggered national outrage, including from national leaders like Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and Vice President JD Vance after the now-viral video circulated across social media. The video, which occurred outside a popular nightclub, shows a mob viciously attacking two people, including a woman who was knocked out while bystanders filmed instead of intervening. "I spoke to Holly earlier today," Ramaswamy said in a social media post, referring to the woman who was knocked out. "Most importantly, we're praying for her recovery," Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "It was sad to watch. And one of the things that surprised me was, despite how many times that video had been viewed around the country and beyond, she told me that I was the first state or local official that had reached out, and she appreciated that." Ramaswamy, who was born and raised in Cincinnati, said this incident should be a "wake-up call for why we need to address the wave of violent crime across the country." A lone gunman killed four people, including a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer, on Monday afternoon in New York City, renewing national public safety concerns. Ramaswamy said it "struck a chord" to see a violent incident play out in his hometown of Cincinnati. "I think part of the reason it got the attention it did is that it struck a nerve that went far beyond this incident and what people are seeing in crumbling cities across the country, due to poor, failed, anti-police policies and poor left-wing leadership," Ramaswamy said of the Ohio assault. The business leader lamented that "it hasn't always been that way in Cincinnati, and it doesn't need to be." "The leadership tone starts at the top," Ramaswamy said. "We need leaders who are willing to be unapologetic about standing for the rule of law. I won't apologize for backing law enforcement." The former Republican presidential candidate and businessman told Fox News Digital that the top lesson he learned from his conversation with Holly is that "we need to bring back common sense." "Bring back rational police presence in our cities, and do it in a way that unites people around safety, rather than seeing tragedies like the one that played out in Cincinnati over the weekend," Ramaswamy explained. Specifically, as governor, the Republican candidate told Fox News Digital that common-sense reform includes reallocating resources for a greater police presence and equipping police officers with more training to effectively do their jobs. If elected next year, Ramaswamy said, "We're going to set an example for what that looks like in Ohio," emphasizing the importance of strong leadership at the top, shifting the culture to one that prioritizes the rule of law. "We've got to listen to the people we lead, listen with empathy, but to channel even those most negative of experiences to have positive solutions, and that's the tone I'm looking to set in our state," Ramaswamy said of his conversation with Holly. The gubernatorial candidate and native Ohioan described Holly as a "single working mom who went to a friend's birthday party," in his post on Monday night. "It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Hard-working Americans shouldn't have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities," he continued. "Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers," Ramaswamy shared.
