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Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor in Ohio
Ramaswamy’s $25 million in self-funding and Trump’s endorsement helped fuel a likely costly general election against former health director Amy Acton.
- On Tuesday, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy won Ohio's Republican primary for governor, defeating Casey Putsch, NBC News projects; he advances to face Democrat Amy Acton, who secured her party's nomination unopposed.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy's candidacy, bolstering his campaign; the candidate previously worked with Elon Musk on a Department of Government Efficiency initiative before resigning ahead of the 2025 inauguration to focus on his gubernatorial run.
- Campaign finance reports show Ramaswamy holds more than $30 million on hand, vastly outpacing Acton's $5 million; he has launched an initial $10 million ad blitz, positioning this year's race as likely the most expensive in Ohio history.
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Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy became Ohio's governor candidate by imposing a wide margin on Casey Putsch in the Republican primaries
NEW: Vivek Ramaswamy Clinches GOP Gubernatorial Nomination In Ohio
Businessman and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy handily won the Republican gubernatorial primary contest in Ohio on Tuesday night. Ramaswamy received 141,739 votes, or 84.57 percent of the vote in order to cruise to a resounding win over Republican challenger Casey Putsch, who received a little more than 15 percent of the vote. The result is not particularly surprising, as Ramaswamy entered the race as the clear frontrunner. A biot…
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left6Leaning Right8Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 22%
C 48%
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