Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
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Key Points:
- Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor and will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in the November general election.
- Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited and cannot seek reelection, with the Republican field clearing for Ramaswamy after key figures like Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Jim Tressel opted out.
- Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire and former 2024 Republican presidential candidate, received significant financial backing, raising $5 million and loaning himself $25 million in early 2026, totaling $30 million cash on hand.
- Amy Acton raised $5.1 million with $3 million cash on hand, running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- Vice President JD Vance publicly endorsed Ramaswamy by stating he voted for him in the primary.
