Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate, has officially entered the 2026 Ohio governor’s race. Kicking off his campaign in his hometown, Ramaswamy re-emerges in state politics after departing President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative last month. His announcement follows speculation after a teaser post on X hinted at a “big announcement” from Butler County.
