US EditionOhio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
Ramaswamy is leaning on a record $50 million haul while critics say his policy proposals and rhetoric could dampen conservative turnout.
- Vivek Ramaswamy is running a general-election-focused campaign for Ohio governor, visiting all 88 counties while largely ignoring his GOP primary opponent ahead of the November election.
- The campaign has secured a record $50 million in contributions, though roughly half comes from Ramaswamy's own fortune; supporters like Ohio Republican Party chairman Alex Triantafilou cite his political skills and national profile.
- Proposed policies including raising the voting age to 25 and consolidating the university system have drawn criticism; critics say the Ivy League-educated biotech billionaire appears out of touch with average Ohioans.
- Concerns persist that personal attacks and internal GOP friction could depress conservative turnout; if enough voters stay home, Ohio could see its first Democratic governor in 20 years.
- Looking past the May 5 primary, Ramaswamy is targeting Democrat Amy Acton, the former public health director, believing this election represents the greatest contrast between candidates in Ohio history.
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Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
Vivek Ramaswamy and Casey Putsch lead Ohio’s Republican primary for governor
Vivek Ramaswamy and Casey Putsch lead Ohio's Republican primary for governor Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has won the endorsements of President Donald Trump and the state GOP in his race for Ohio governor. Yet, before the billionaire can face Democrat Amy Acton this fall, he must get through a primary. (AP Video: Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for ar…
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, profiles himself as the favorite in the Republican primaries for Ohio governor, largely thanks to an unprecedented fundraiser. To date, his campaign has gathered about $50 million, half of which comes from his own fortune, a figure that far exceeds the historical amounts in similar contests in the state.
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