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Dr. Amy Acton just won Ohio, and the story behind her victory is remarkable
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Political ads cost $11 billion this cycle
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:32 PM · 1 min read
The entire construct of political ads is ludicrous. Lying, exaggerating and deception come with no consequences. We the electorate must do our own research to determine the veracity of political speech. Where do we do our research? On the same sites and resources that permit the ads and questionable speech. This election cycle saw approximately $11 billion spent on political advertisements.
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