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Vivek Ramaswamy

Republican candidate for Ohio governor, a biotechnology entrepreneur and former presidential candidate.

On 23 September, rating changes made Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor race a Toss-up.

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Key Question

Why did Ohio's governor race move to a Toss-up?

Timeline for Vivek Ramaswamy

#22 23 Oct

Ran an attack ad against Acton

US Midterms 2026: Raters tip Ohio governor's race to Acton

#18 23 Sept

Sabato and Cook widen Democrats' map

US Midterms 2026

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Background

Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio and a biotechnology entrepreneur. He previously ran for the Republican presidential nomination.

His state campaign places him in a major Midwestern contest. On 23 September, Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved Ohio’s governor race to Toss-up amid a wider set of ratings changes favouring Democrats.

Ramaswamy’s profile joins business experience with national Republican politics. That combination makes the Ohio race a test of whether a former presidential candidate can convert national recognition into state executive office.

Common Questions

Who is running for Ohio governor in 2026?

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faces Democrat Amy Acton, Ohio's former health director, in the 2026 governor's race.

Is Vivek Ramaswamy's lead in Ohio shrinking?

Sabato's Crystal Ball moved Ohio's governor race from Leans Republican to Toss-up on 23 September 2026.Source: Sabato's Crystal Ball

How much has been spent on Ohio's Senate race?

The NRSC has put $10.03m behind Jon Husted and No Going Back PAC $5.82m, the largest sums either has spent on any Senate race this cycle.Source: event

How the World Sees Them

Thune's critics on the right, including Senator Ron Johnson

Abolish the filibuster, pass the SAVE Act

Senator John Thune

appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today

Donald Trump

It's all about the machines, which are far more important than the voter!

Judge David O. Carter

The right to vote is sacred.

South Carolina State Election Commission

the requirements of South Carolina election law

Ty Masterson, Republican candidate for governor of Kansas

Every Kansan deserves to know the result is right

Cindy Hyde-Smith's campaign, the NRSC and the Mississippi Republican Party

This election is not over.

Scott Colom's campaign

They made it much more difficult to fundraise

Senator Dan S. Sullivan

I'm going to accept the election results.

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 24 September 2026. Editorial standards.