Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy declared his candidacy Monday for Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial election.
After a month of teasing the announcement, the 39-year-old Cincinnati native outlined plans to cut costs, slash regulations and reform schools in the Midwestern state, which are proposals similar to those he helped develop for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — the Elon Musk-led initiative he originally planned to co-chair before departing in January. Ramaswamy also detailed plans to foster a new tech sector in Ohio, aiming to attract disillusioned blue-state entrepreneurs who typically relocate to Florida or Texas. (RELATED: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Taps Jon Husted To Replace JD Vance In Senate)
“President Trump is reviving our conviction in America. We require a leader here at home who will revive our conviction in Ohio,” Ramaswamy said. “And that is why today I am honored to announce that I am…
