Vance Defends Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad In Ohio Governor’s Race
Vice President JD Vance defended an attack ad created by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign against their Democratic opponent in the Ohio governor's race, urging Republicans to stop complaining and concentrate on winning the election.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 25, 2026 —
Vice President JD Vance defended an attack ad produced by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against the Democratic opponent in Ohio’s governor’s race, and urged Republicans to stop complaining and focus on winning the election.
The available account describes Vance’s response as a defense of the ad and says he called on Republicans to concentrate on the election rather than complain. It does not provide the ad’s wording or subject, explain what prompted the criticism, or identify who raised objections.
The summary also does not name the Democratic candidate or give further details about the candidates’ campaigns. It does not specify when Vance made his remarks, where they were delivered, or whether the ad remained in circulation afterward. No additional statements from Vance, Ramaswamy, the Democratic opponent or other Republicans were included in the information provided.
The episode centers on Vance’s public defense of a campaign advertisement and his appeal for party members to prioritize winning the Ohio governor’s election. The details available do not establish the ad’s reach, the nature of the complaints or how either campaign responded beyond the account of Vance’s position.
Story summarized from the original created by — Lee wire services on greensboro.com, see more information here.
