Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Ohio · Open seat
Entrepreneur; founder of Roivant Sciences and co-founder of Strive Asset Management
Vivek Ramaswamy is a Republican businessman and 2024 presidential candidate running for governor of Ohio in the November 3, 2026 general election. He founded the biotech company Roivant Sciences before entering politics.
Where Ramaswamy stands
- Property taxes
- Proposes lowering property taxes. His campaign says new construction will not be affected, existing debt obligations will be honored, and local governments will keep operating "with greater discipline."
- Energy costs
- Says he will work to lower Ohioans' electric bills and bring low-cost, dependable industries to the state.
- Education
- Proposes raising academic standards and says he wants to "put parents back in the driver's seat in education."
Background
- Founder of Roivant Sciences (2014)
- Co-founder of Strive Asset Management (2022)
- Candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination (2023–2024)
- Education: A.B. in biology, Harvard University; J.D., Yale Law School
Also running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- Amy Acton Democratic
- Don Kissick Libertarian
Sources
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