Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaire entrepreneur backed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican Party primary to become its candidate for Ohio Governor, defeating an opponent who tormented him with racist propaganda.

Winning 87% of the votes, Mr. Ramaswamy dealt a decisive defeat to Casey Putsch, and in the November general election, will face Democrat Amy Acton, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination.

Published - May 06, 2026 01:05 pm IST