Overview

• Vivek Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has filed paperwork to run for Ohio governor in the 2026 election.
• Ramaswamy plans to formally announce his campaign on February 24 at CTL Aerospace Inc. in Cincinnati, followed by events in Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland suburbs.
• He recently stepped down from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.
• Ramaswamy will face Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Heather Hill in the GOP primary, aiming to succeed term-limited Governor Mike DeWine.
• The Democratic candidate in the race is former Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, while Ramaswamy has already secured endorsements from two Republican statewide officials.