Ramaswamy's campaign promises focus on deregulation, merit-based systems in education and workforce and conservative reforms to healthcare and law enforcement.

Cincinnati-area native Vivek Ramaswamy, who lives in suburban Columbus, plans to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy announced Monday evening that he is running for governor of Ohio in 2026, capping a rapid-fire sequence of events in recent weeks that included the former GOP presidential candidate exiting President Donald Trump’s government efficiency effort and being passed over for the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.