Frank LaRose Reviews Complaints Over Amy Acton Political Ad

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is overseeing a review of complaints regarding a political advertisement targeting Dr. Amy Acton. The ad, which features Acton's mother, is being evaluated by the Ohio Election Integrity Commission to determine if it complies with legal requirements.

The investigation focuses on whether the advertisement included proper disclaimers and was funded by permissible sources. LaRose stated that while he personally would not have run such an ad, candidates are responsible for their own advertising decisions. He noted that the commission's primary test is whether the ad meets these specific legal and funding criteria.

LaRose declined to provide a specific timeline for the completion of the review or comment on the ad's specifics because the investigation is active. He indicated that if the review finds a legal violation, the typical outcome is a fine.