NewsReutersMay 6, 2026United States
Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio Republican Gubernatorial Primary
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Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor after winning the primary election. He is set to face Democratic nominee Amy Acton in the upcoming November general election.
Read the full story at ReutersWhy It Matters
The outcome of this race will determine the next governor of Ohio, following the departure of incumbent Mike DeWine.
Key Facts
- Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican primary for Ohio governor.
- Amy Acton is the Democratic nominee for the general election.
- The Ohio Supreme Court disqualified votes for Heather Hill due to a running mate withdrawal.
- Ramaswamy raised $5 million and loaned his campaign $25 million in early 2026.
- Acton raised $5.1 million with $3 million cash on hand.
Who's Mentioned
dollar amount$5.1 million“Amount raised by Acton”PersonVivek Ramaswamy“Republican nominee for Ohio governor”dollar amount$30 million“Cash on hand for Ramaswamy as of April”PersonMike DeWine“Current term-limited Republican governor of Ohio”PersonElon Musk“Co-lead of the Department of Government Efficiency”PersonHeather Hill“Candidate whose votes were disqualified by the Ohio Supreme Court”PersonDave Yost“Ohio Attorney General who withdrew from the race”dollar amount$25 million“Amount loaned by Ramaswamy to his own campaign”PersonCasey Putsch“Primary opponent of Ramaswamy”PersonAmy Acton“Democratic nominee for Ohio governor”PersonDonald Trump“President who endorsed Ramaswamy”dollar amount$5 million“Amount raised by Ramaswamy in early 2026”PersonJD Vance“Vice President who voted for Ramaswamy”dollar amount$3 million“Cash on hand for Acton”PersonJim Tressel“Former Ohio State football coach who opted not to run”