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Vivek Ramaswamy Officially Launches 2026 Ohio Gubernatorial Campaign

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his campaign for Ohio governor on February 24, 2025, in Cincinnati and neighboring areas.

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Ramaswamy is preparing to enter the GOP primary, aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R).
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Ramaswamy has not formally announced his run for Ohio governor but has hinted at it various times.
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Ramaswamy is expected to launch his campaign Feb. 24, 2025 at the aerospace company CTL Aerospace, Inc. in his native Cincinnati.
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The primary for the Republican nomination is already busting with strong candidates, including Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Heather Hill, a former member of the state Martin Luthor King Commission.
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Talk of Ramaswamy running for Ohio governor ramped up after he parted ways with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last month.
Vivek Ramaswamy Files Paperwork to Run for Ohio Governor
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Ramaswamy has been heavily hinting about the Ohio governor's race, which will take place in 2026.
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Ramaswamy has been hinting at a possible run for governor since ditching plans to serve with Elon Musk as co-leader of the new Department of Government Efficiency last month.
Vivek Ramaswamy files paperwork for Ohio governor’s race: ‘Won’t be your usual gubernatorial dog-and-pony show’
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As Ramaswamy seeks to overcome a lack of political or government experience, he has already secured the endorsements of two sitting Republican statewide officials: Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Treasurer Robert Sprague.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24
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Feb 16th, 2025, 3:05 AM ET

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Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, is launching his Ohio gubernatorial campaign on February 24 in Cincinnati at CTL Aerospace Inc. After his kickoff, he will hold events in New Albany, Toledo, and Cleveland over two days. Ramaswamy, endorsed by Republican statewide officials like Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Treasurer Robert Sprague, enters a competitive GOP primary against Attorney General Dave Yost and Heather Hill. With the exit of former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted from the race, Ramaswamy aims to establish his campaign amidst scrutiny over his limited political experience.

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