Mike DeWine
Role at the time: Governor of Ohio
Condemned
Statement summary
DeWine says running the ad is wrong and urges the Ramaswamy campaign to take it down. He keeps his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
“It’s wrong to run this ad”
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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 10, 2026 to October 22, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: August 10, 2026 to October 22, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 10, 2026 to October 22, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: October 22, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 22, 2026
Role at the time: Governor of Ohio
Statement summary
DeWine says running the ad is wrong and urges the Ramaswamy campaign to take it down. He keeps his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
“It’s wrong to run this ad”
DeWine urges removal of the ad. Campaign spokesperson Connie Luck responds by alleging a double standard.
DeWine explicitly rejects running the ad. His continued endorsement concerns the candidate, not approval of this advertisement.
1 published statement. Dates: August 10, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: August 10, 2026
Role at the time: Mike DeWine, sitting state governor
Statement summary
DeWine defended Flock cameras as a routine investigative tool and called for action against abuses.
“There can be abuses. When there are abuses, we have to take action.”
The Columbus Dispatch attributed these remarks to DeWine speaking to reporters on August 10, 2026. AOL reproduced the report.
DeWine expressly defends the tool's usefulness and calls for action against misuse. His general accountability demand does not suspend his present support.