Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

In the May 2026 primaries, former Senator Sherrod Brown secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy clinched the GOP nomination for Ohio governor, setting up a high-stakes race against Democrat Amy Acton.

Dr. Amy Acton, a Democrat and former public health director, faces challenges in the gubernatorial race due to her controversial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Republican frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy criticizing her actions as government overreach.

Voters in Ohio's 2026 state primaries will select candidates for key positions, including governor and U.S. Senate, with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy facing Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in the gubernatorial race.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, setting up a November showdown against Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed in her primary.

Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by President Trump, has won the Ohio Republican primary for governor, positioning him for a competitive general election against Democrat Amy Acton in November.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, clinched the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, defeating challenger Casey Putsch.

Tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy secured a decisive victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary, positioning him against Democrat Amy Acton in the upcoming general election.

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio GOP primary for governor, setting up a general election matchup against Democrat Amy Acton.

Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by former President Trump, won the Ohio Republican primary for governor, leading to a competitive general election against Democrat Amy Acton.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican former presidential candidate, won his primary race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a closely-watched contest in November’s election.