Vivek Ramaswamy Announces 2026 Ohio Governor Bid with Trump Endorsement

The biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate outlines bold policy proposals, positioning himself as a political outsider in the GOP primary.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, officially launched his campaign for Ohio governor on Monday in Cincinnati.
Ramaswamy received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, who praised him as 'young, strong, and smart,' solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the GOP primary race.
Key campaign priorities include phasing out Ohio's state income tax, implementing merit-based pay for teachers, and expanding universal school voucher eligibility for private and home schooling.
Ramaswamy's campaign emphasizes his outsider status and vision to reinvigorate Ohio's economy and education system, drawing parallels to Trump's disruptive approach to governance.
The race to succeed term-limited Governor Mike DeWine is expected to favor the GOP nominee, with Ramaswamy facing competition from Attorney General Dave Yost and potential Democratic challenger Dr. Amy Acton.