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Vivek Ramaswamy announces bid to be Ohio's next governor

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Businessman, former presidential candidate and President Donald Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy has announced he is running to be the next governor of Ohio.

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  1. Vivek Ramaswamy announces run for Ohio governor

    Headline from Roll Call ·

  2. Newest

    Vivek Ramaswamy announces bid to be Ohio's next governor

    Headline from UPI ·

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22 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Republic

    Millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy set to join the Ohio governor's race (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who departed the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day, was expected to launch his bid for Ohio governor Monday.

  2. New York Post

    Exclusive | Vivek Ramaswamy tells The Post his plan to make Ohio great again: School choice and investment in industry (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy formally threw his hat into the 2026 race for Ohio governor, outlining his platform, which includes a big focus on education, with a speech on Monday night in Cincinnati.

  3. WMUR

    Ramaswamy enters Ohio governor race 2026 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy, a Cincinnati biotech entrepreneur, announces his 2026 Ohio governor bid

  4. New York Times

    Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Run for Ohio Governor (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The former presidential candidate is seeking the top office in his home state after a brief stint on President Trump’s cost-cutting task force alongside Elon Musk.

  5. CNN

    Vivek Ramaswamy poised to announce 2026 bid for Ohio governor (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to announce Monday evening that he is running for governor of Ohio in 2026, capping a rapid-fire sequence of events in recent weeks that included the former GOP presidential candidate exiting President Donald Trump’s government efficiency effort and being passed over for …

  6. Fox News

    Ramaswamy officially launches gubernatorial campaign in Ohio: 'Best days are still yet ahead' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate who went on to become a major Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for Ohio governor

  7. Mother Jones

    The old Republican idea at the center of Vivek Ramaswamy’s run for governor of Ohio (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    The former presidential candidate pitched a cost-cutting agenda similar to Trump in his bid for governor.

  8. UPI

    Vivek Ramaswamy announces bid to be Ohio's next governor (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Businessman, former presidential candidate and President Donald Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy has announced he is running to be the next governor of Ohio.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Ramaswamy enters governor’s race promising to make Ohio excellent (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy gained national prominence with an unsuccessful run for president in 2024, later becoming a top surrogate for President Donald Trump.

  10. Washington Examiner

    Trump endorses Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The president announced his intentions to support his former Republican primary opponent in a post on Truth Social.

  11. The New Republic

    Trump Encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to Stay as Far From His as Possible (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy’s bid for Ohio governor.

  12. BNO News

    Vivek Ramaswamy announces bid for Ohio governor in 2026 race (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his bid for Ohio governor, marking his first run for statewide office. The announcement, made on Monday at a rally in his hometown of Cincinnati, positions Ramaswamy as a key contender in the 2026 Republican primary.

  13. Fox News

    Vivek Ramaswamy 'excited to lead the charge' in Ohio as he announces 2026 bid for governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shares his vision for Ohio after announcing a gubernatorial bid on 'Hannity.'

  14. Fox News

    Trump, Musk endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Monday separately endorsed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's gubernatorial race.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Ramaswamy joins a competitive GOP primary field to succeed Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, 78, a veteran center-right politician who is term-limited.

  16. RedState

  17. Breitbart News

    Trump Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy in his bid for Ohio governor Monday, hailing him as a "truly good person who truly loves our country."

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