Cincinnati-area native Vivek Ramaswamy, who lives in suburban Columbus, plans to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for Ohio governor has sparked racist and divisive comments from MAGA supporters, who questioned his Hindu faith and eligibility. Despite Trump's endorsement, his candidacy faces backlash due to his heritage,

Former GOP presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy officially announced Monday afternoon his candidacy for Ohio’s gubernatorial seat. Ramaswamy, 39, jumped into the GOP primary to replace outgoing Governor Mike DeWine whose term ends in 2026.

Ramaswamy joins a competitive GOP primary field to succeed Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, 78, a veteran center-right politician who is term-limited.

Vivek Ramaswamy announced Monday evening that he is running for governor of Ohio in 2026, capping a rapid-fire sequence of events in recent weeks that included the former GOP presidential candidate exiting President Donald Trump’s government efficiency effort and being passed over for the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.

Vivek Ramaswamy announced his bid to become the next governor of Ohio on Monday during an address in Cincinnati. The 39-year-old will be up against the likes of Ohio State Attorney General Dave Yost and Democrat Amy Acton.

Vivek Ramaswamy, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate and short-lived co-chair of President Donald Trump’s government efficiency commission, launched his campaign for Ohio governor Monday.

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