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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.