Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate in the 2024 cycle, entered the 2026 race for the Ohio governorship on Monday evening.
The 39-year-old supporter of President Donald Trump formally announced his campaign during a rally in West Chester Township, a suburb of his hometown Cincinnati, according to The New York Times.
Trump “is reviving our conviction in America. We require a leader here at home who will revive our conviction in Ohio,” Ramaswamy said during his speech at CTL Aerospace before declaring his candidacy.
I am honored to officially announce my candidacy to serve as the next Governor of Ohio. pic.twitter.com/HFIR3dLspe
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) February 24, 2025
“I will lead Ohio to be the top state in the country where patriots across America actually flock to, instead of Florida and Texas,” Ramaswamy said…
