Ramaswamy Tops $9.7M to Set Fundraising Record in Ohio Governor Race
Backed by President Trump and Elon Musk, his outsider bid has drawn more than 40,000 donors ahead of July 30 finance disclosures
Overview
- He raised $9.7 million in roughly four months, marking the highest haul ever at this stage in an Ohio statewide contest.
- The campaign has hosted over 50 fundraising events, attracting a broad base of more than 40,000 individual contributors.
- Endorsements from President Trump and Elon Musk have amplified Ramaswamy’s outsider credentials and energized GOP voters.
- The Ohio Republican Party’s mid-May endorsement prompted Attorney General Dave Yost to suspend his run, leaving Ramaswamy unopposed among Republicans and set to face Democrat Amy Acton.
- Public finance disclosures due July 30 will reveal detailed spending and donor data, offering a clearer picture of the campaign’s resource allocation.