Overview
- Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed McColley as his lieutenant governor pick, with a public introduction set for Wednesday night in Cleveland.
- McColley, 41, is Ohio’s Senate president and has served in the chamber since 2017 after earlier service in the House.
- The pairing matches a biotech entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate with an experienced lawmaker positioned to navigate the Legislature.
- McColley had been exploring a congressional run in a redrawn district against Rep. Marcy Kaptur, and his move is expected to reshape the Republican primary there.
- Ramaswamy is the GOP frontrunner with President Donald Trump’s endorsement and nearly $20 million raised last year, while early polling shows a competitive race with Democrat Amy Acton, who is expected to announce a running mate soon.