Vivek Ramaswamy

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Vivek Ramaswamy ran for Governor in OH in 2026 as a Republican (lost).

American entrepreneur (born 1985)

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Ran for Governor, OH, 2026 · Lost to Amy Acton (Democratic). Unofficial result, not yet certified. Wikipedia (race summary table)

On the Ohio ballot, Nov 3, 2026 Governor and Lt. Governor, 3 names on the official list. Election Day has passed; see the ballot as it was.

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Roster source: Wikipedia (secondary source) (2026-09-19)

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Races

2026 · Governor, OH · General · Republican · on the ballot

Background

Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur. He founded Roivant Sciences, a biotechnological pharmaceutical company, in 2014 and was its chief executive officer until 2021.

Ramaswamy was a candidate in the 2024 Republican primaries, but withdrew his bid and endorsed Donald Trump. He was the Republican nominee in the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election, losing to Democratic nominee Amy Acton.

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 2026-11-05 · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivek_Ramaswamy

In the news

Jeffries and Schumer have plenty of critics – but no challengers: From the Politics DeskNBC News · Nov 12
Republican Turner says Ramaswamy ad sunk his reelection in OhioThe Hill · Nov 11
DeSantis nukes ‘tech guy’ Vivek after Ohio drubbing: ‘Not in tune’ with blue-collar votersFox News · Nov 5
The Concession Call to an Election Winner Is No Longer a GivenNew York Times · Nov 12
Acton: 'No intention' of speaking with Ramaswamy after 'beyond the pale' adThe Hill · Nov 6
Ohio's most popular midterm Republican says election results hold a warning for DemsFox News · Nov 5
Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to RamaswamyCBS News · Nov 6
DeSantis takes swings at Ramaswamy for getting beat 'like a drum' in OhioThe Hill · Nov 5

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Sources

Background, Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-11-05 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivek_Ramaswamy
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Roster, Wikipedia (secondary source) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Ohio_gubernatorial_election&oldid=1375505401
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