Ramaswamy, endorsed by Trump, wins Ohio primary for governor : NPR
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Key Points:
- Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, won the Ohio Republican primary for governor with a comfortable margin over Casey Putsch.
- Ramaswamy secured former President Trump's "complete and total endorsement" after leaving Trump's Department of Government Efficiency on inauguration day.
- Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio state health director known for her COVID-19 pandemic response, will face Ramaswamy in the general election in a competitive race in historically red Ohio.
- The Cook Political Report shifted the race from likely Republican to leaning Republican, noting Ramaswamy's significant personal financial resources and fundraising success.
- Acton's campaign focuses on addressing the high cost of living, including child tax credits, prescription drug cost reductions, and utility assistance, while Republicans criticize her pandemic measures.
