Ohio Treasurer Exits Governor's Race, Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy

Robert Sprague shifts focus to secretary of state race as Ramaswamy prepares to announce gubernatorial bid.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has dropped his plans to run for governor and endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate, is expected to officially announce his candidacy later this month.
Sprague praised Ramaswamy’s outsider approach and reform-focused vision, including proposals to eliminate state income tax and revise energy policies.
Sprague will instead run for Ohio Secretary of State, setting up a competitive GOP primary for the position.
Attorney General Dave Yost remains Ramaswamy’s primary Republican opponent for governor, with former health director Amy Acton running on the Democratic side.