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Vivek Ramaswamy Secures Commanding Lead in Ohio Governor's Race Following Trump Endorsement

Recent polling shows Ramaswamy with 71% GOP primary support, far ahead of competitors, as his campaign gains momentum with Trump's backing.

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ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JANUARY 16: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump greets U.S. entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy while speaking during a campaign rally at the Atkinson Country Club on January 16, 2024 in Atkinson, New Hampshire. Trump won this week's Iowa caucus, solidifying him as the lead Republican nominee in the first balloting of 2024. The former U.S. President heads to Atkinson, New Hampshire today as he continues campaigning during the primary election.
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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.