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Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
$92.0K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age40 years old (Aug 9, 1985)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundEntrepreneur
EducationHarvard University — A.B., Biology (2007)
Notable personal detailsVivek Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur and politician from Cincinnati, Ohio. He founded the biopharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences in 2014 and later co-founded Strive Asset Management in 2022. He earned an A.B. in Biology from Harvard University (2007) and a J.D. from Yale Law School (2013).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates large tax reductions including phasing out the state income tax and immediately slashing property taxes, and proposes cutting government spending and regulatory red tape to promote growth. The platform emphasizes making Ohio a no-income-tax state and reducing government ‘bloat’ to put more money in residents’ pockets.
Healthcare
Supports reducing the role of large federal programs in healthcare and favors imposing work requirements on Medicaid recipients; has described Medicare and Medicaid as mistaken programs. Campaign materials and public statements emphasize market-oriented reforms and cutting government dependence for healthcare assistance.
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Immigration & Border
Supports aggressive enforcement-first immigration policies including large-scale deportations, reinstating 'Remain in Mexico', ending or restricting protections like DACA/TPS and birthright-citizenship limits, and using military/expanded border security measures (including walls and sealing borders).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictions on abortion at the state level (has said a six-week limit is appropriate) while opposing a federal abortion ban; endorses limited exceptions such as rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother. Views abortion as morally wrong and has described himself as pro-life but frames regulation as a states’ issue under the Constitution.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects aggressive climate-policy frameworks and opposes major decarbonization mandates, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing and that the “climate agenda” is a hoax. He has called for expanding fossil-fuel production and said he would abandon anticarbon mandates and measures. These positions oppose emissions regulations and prioritize continued or increased fossil-fuel use over rapid decarbonization.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate calls for expanded Second Amendment rights including making constitutional carry nationwide, opposes red flag laws, advocates abolishing or defunding federal ATF enforcement, and emphasizes backing law enforcement and tougher sentencing to reduce violent crime.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 20, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy is in the news after winning the Republican nomination for Ohio governor and quickly moving to define his campaign. He has rolled out a series of major proposals, including a crackdown on Medicaid fraud, a plan to phase out Ohio’s income tax over 8 to 10 years, and support for resuming executions with a measured approach. His campaign is also turning more negative, with Ramaswamy attacking Democratic opponent Amy Acton over her COVID-19 response as the race intensifies.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer13 hours ago
Ramaswamy unveils plan to ‘crush’ Medicaid fraud in Ohio
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CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer13 hours ago
Ramaswamy unveils plan to 'crush' Medicaid fraud in Ohio
Neutral
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer20 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy plans to phase out Ohio income taxes
Negative
Ccleveland.com1 day ago
Ohio execution moratorium: Will the next governor end it?
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Ohio Republican Party
Elected official
Ohio Republican Party endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2026 governor's race.
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