Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman and former Republican presidential candidate, won the Ohio Republican primary for governor on Tuesday, according to multiple news outlets. He defeated opponent Casey Putsch to secure the nomination and will face Democrat Amy Acton in the November general election.
Ramaswamy, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, centered much of his campaign on criticizing the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Acton, a physician, served as Ohio's health director during the early stages of the pandemic and was a key architect of the state's public health measures at that time. The general election contest is expected to be expensive and competitive in a state that has voted Republican in recent presidential elections.
NBC News projected Ramaswamy's victory, noting that the race advanced to what could be an expensive general election. The BBC reported that Ramaswamy spent much of the primary race criticizing the state's pandemic response led by Acton. The Times of India highlighted Ramaswamy's Indian-origin background and his endorsement by Trump, describing the November contest as a significant matchup.
Fox News reported that Ramaswamy, backed by Trump, secured the 2026 Ohio Republican gubernatorial nomination by defeating Casey Putsch. Breitbart described Ramaswamy's win as "soared to victory" over Putsch in the Tuesday primary.
Ramaswamy previously sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Acton, the Democratic nominee, brings public health experience to the race. The general election will determine the next governor of Ohio.
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