Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 Ohio governor race. The multimillionaire businessman, known for his staunch support of Donald Trump, previously co-led the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk but stepped down to pursue elected office, according to The Guardian.
The 39-year-old, who has amassed a considerable fortune through his pharmaceutical and investment ventures, is expected to be a strong contender in the race to succeed Ohio's current Republican governor, Mike DeWine. His campaign has already received an endorsement from Trump, who declared on social media that Ramaswamy would 'never let you down' and has his 'complete and total endorsement', per BBC News.
