Overview

• Vivek Ramaswamy announced his candidacy for Ohio governor in February 2025, promising to 'lead Ohio to be the state of excellence.'
• Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy on February 24, calling him 'special' and a 'great governor' in a Truth Social post.
• Internal polling conducted in early April shows Ramaswamy's support in the GOP primary surged from 52% to 71% after Trump's endorsement.
• Ramaswamy now holds a 60-point lead over his closest competitor, Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel, who has 11% support, with Dave Yost at 10%.
• The endorsement and polling results solidify Ramaswamy's frontrunner status, positioning him as a transformative candidate in Ohio's political landscape.