Acton’s Mother Disputes Her Childhood Account in Video

A video circulating Tuesday shows Donna Arthur, who identifies herself as the mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, disputing Acton’s account of living in a tent as a child and urging voters not to elect her. Arthur calls her daughter dishonest in the recording, but the allegation at its center has not been independently established. Acton described a difficult childhood, including living in a tent, abuse and neglect, during an interview published Monday. Arthur says in the video that the tent account is untrue. The competing statements do not establish which account is accurate. Arthur also says Acton has been dishonest about her opponent and tells viewers that her daughter needs help and should not become governor. The video identifies Arthur as Acton’s mother and includes her description of work in child and family services. The supplied reporting describes the two as estranged. The video was widely circulated on social media and appeared in the form of a political advertisement. Its production and campaign connection, however, have not been verified. The recording does not say when it was made or who financed it, and available official campaign...