Governor of Ohio
Vivek Ramaswamy
Entrepreneur; founder of Roivant SciencesR
- Race
- Governor of Ohio
- Election
- 2026-11-03
- Opponents
- Amy Acton (D); Don Kissick (LIB)
- Research
- Basic
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Vivek Ramaswamy is a Cincinnati-born entrepreneur who founded the biotechnology company Roivant Sciences in 2014 and ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination before endorsing Donald Trump. He is the Republican nominee for governor, running with state Senate President Rob McColley. His platform calls for eliminating the state income tax, lowering property taxes, universal school choice and reattaching work requirements to Medicaid and welfare.[1][2]
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2026-11-03
| Vivek Ramaswamy R | challenger |
| Amy Acton D | challenger |
| Don Kissick LIB | challenger |
Running with Lt. Gov. candidate Rob McColley, president of the Ohio Senate. Won the May 5 Republican primary; endorsed by Donald Trump and the Ohio Republican Party.
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His campaign launch platform says his education plan includes universal school choice.
Documented position[3]
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Biography
Vivek Ramaswamy is a Cincinnati-born entrepreneur who founded the biotechnology company Roivant Sciences in 2014 and ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination before endorsing Donald Trump. He is the Republican nominee for governor, running with state Senate President Rob McColley. His platform calls for eliminating the state income tax, lowering property taxes, universal school choice and reattaching work requirements to Medicaid and welfare.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[2][4] He graduated from Harvard College in 2007 with a degree in biology and received a J.D. from Yale Law School in 2013.[2][4]
In 2014 he founded the biotechnology holding company Roivant Sciences, and he served as its chief executive until January 2021.[2][4] In 2022 he co-founded the investment firm Strive Asset Management.[2][4]
Ramaswamy entered the 2024 Republican presidential primary, then withdrew and endorsed Donald Trump.[2][5] He launched his campaign for Ohio governor in February 2025, on a joint ticket with Robert McColley.[1][4][5]
In their own words
Priorities
- Cutting the state income tax, eventually to zero, and immediately lowering property taxes, along with reducing government waste and regulation.[3]
- Educational reform, including universal school choice, a police officer in every school, tackling chronic absenteeism and merit-based pay for teachers and principals.[3]
- Law and order by empowering local police, and reattaching work requirements to Medicaid and welfare.[3]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
“Phase out the state income tax—starting with eliminating capital gains taxes—so every Ohioan keeps more of what they earn.”[6]
On his campaign "Plan" page
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Expand natural gas and deploy innovative energy technologies to strengthen Ohio’s energy supply and reduce electric bills for every family.”[6]
On his campaign "Plan" page
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Vivek Ramaswamy Launches Campaign for Governor · Vivek for Ohio · 2025-02-24 Candidate's own words
- 2.Vivek Ramaswamy · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 3.Vivek Ramaswamy Launches Campaign for Governor · Vivek for Ohio · 2025-02-24 Candidate's own words
- 4.Vivek Ramaswamy - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-19 Reference
- 5.Vivek Ramaswamy officially launches bid for Ohio governor in 2026 · Ohio Capital Journal · 2026-10-19 News report
- 6.The Plan · Vivek for Ohio campaign website Candidate's own words