Vivek Ramaswamy
Candidate for Ohio Governor · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Ohio Governor · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List, dated 2026-09-17: GOVLT, Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) · read Sep 24, 2026
Results
Certified results for Ohio Governor
Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Democratic primary
Ohio Primary Election May 5, 2026 (county board official canvasses) · May 5, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton and David PepperDemocratic | Democratic | 128,587 | 100.0% |
Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses · Ohio county boards of elections — official precinct canvasses
Sources (1)
- Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses (Franklin certified 2026-05-21; Clermont certified 2026-05-20). Ohio SOS statewide canvass files not retrieved: ohiosos.gov returned Http 403 'Website Maintenance' 2026-09-25 (portal unavailable — not searched)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Libertarian primary
Ohio Primary Election May 5, 2026 (county board official canvasses) · May 5, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Kissick and James L. MillsLibertarian | Libertarian | 879 | 84.8% |
| Write-inLibertarian | Libertarian | 158 | 15.2% |
| Not AssignedLibertarian | Libertarian | 0 | 0.0% |
Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses · Ohio county boards of elections — official precinct canvasses
Sources (1)
- Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses (Franklin certified 2026-05-21; Clermont certified 2026-05-20). Ohio SOS statewide canvass files not retrieved: ohiosos.gov returned Http 403 'Website Maintenance' 2026-09-25 (portal unavailable — not searched)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Republican primary
Ohio Primary Election May 5, 2026 (county board official canvasses) · May 5, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Ramaswamy and Robert A. McColleyRepublican | Republican | 61,728 | 81.0% |
| Casey Putsch and Kimberly C. GeorgetonRepublican | Republican | 11,060 | 14.5% |
| Candidate WithdrawnRepublican | Republican | 3,433 | 4.5% |
Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses · Ohio county boards of elections — official precinct canvasses
Sources (1)
- Official — county boards of elections' official canvasses (Franklin certified 2026-05-21; Clermont certified 2026-05-20). Ohio SOS statewide canvass files not retrieved: ohiosos.gov returned Http 403 'Website Maintenance' 2026-09-25 (portal unavailable — not searched)
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record — has not served in Congress or the Ohio General Assembly (member rolls 1997–2026) (rosters checked 2026-09-25)
No elected office with a voting record found.
Sep 25, 2026 · Official · Ohio General Assembly — legislator rolls, 122nd–136th General Assemblies (legislature API) · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Vivek
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $2,039,300 on Google (“VIVEK RAMASWAMY AND ROB MCCOLLEY FOR OHIO” 258 ads, Mar 13–Sep 24, 2026 (joint ticket, counted on each running mate); “VIVEK RAMASWAMY FOR OHIO” 4 ads, Feb 24–Oct 1, 2025); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $66,705; broadcast TV not searched. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0. 2026 cycle. FEC independent expenditures: not applicable (state race). Meta: not searched — no API access.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle) · sourceSnapchat ads — Vivek for Ohio (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Vivek for Ohio). 48 ads since Nov 2024; $47,469–$47,469 (Snap disclosed USD (exact)).
Oct 2, 2026 · Official · Snap Political Ads Library (PoliticalAds.zip 2025–2026) · sourceSnapchat ads — Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley). 14 ads since Nov 2024; $19,236–$19,236 (Snap disclosed USD (exact)).
Aug 26, 2026 · Official · Snap Political Ads Library (PoliticalAds.zip 2025–2026) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I think at this moment in our state's history, we could really use somebody with a business background -- a fresh perspective -- willing to make some changes when required and to fight for the people of this state”
“I've always been America First, period. I think that's the job of leadership of the country. My job in running for Ohio is the way I'm running this campaign ... is to put Ohioans first, period”
“I wasn't born a billionaire. I wasn't born a millionaire. I wasn't born an anything-aire. I was born an heir to nothing”
“On one view -- the socialist view -- success is a sin, something that we should penalize. On the actual American view -- that's my view -- success is something that we should celebrate.”
“I think there's two different views in the attitude towards success in our country.”
“It would show greater respect to the voters if we could just contrast our views respectfully, but in front of the voters in the way that you traditionally do it. It's sad she hasn't shown up.”
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“I just wish Amy Acton would show up.”
“I'm also confident that we can do it without hurting local police, fire or schools, which is really important to me.”
“In the immediate community, the benefit zone of that community, you will actually not pay for electric bills at all, not paid for by taxpayers”
“If you're not willing to debate, you certainly can't lead this state”
“Ohioans deserve a substantive debate between their two candidates for Governor. I challenge Amy Acton to join me on the debate stage so voters can make a well-informed choice in November”
“But it takes two to do it. So get her to show up. I think it will be good for the state.”
“I will hereby say I'm ready to debate.”
Interviews and Published Statements
Ohio's Largest Law Enforcement Union Backs Vivek for Governor
Jul 21, 2026 · Self-published · Vivek for Ohio (press release) · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Exclusive interview -- Ohio governor race, data centers, Iran war impactSep 21, 2026 · Press · Daily Caller News Foundation
- Vivek Ramaswamy on Amy Acton Declining DebatesSep 7, 2026 · Press · C-SPAN
- Vivek Ramaswamy on property tax rollback and data centers (State of Ohio interview)Sep 4, 2026 · Press · Statehouse News Bureau / WOSU
- Amy Acton refuses to debate Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's raceSep 3, 2026 · Press · Signal Ohio
- Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown say they'd like to debate their opponents. Will they?Aug 6, 2026 · Press · Signal Ohio
- Vivek Ramaswamy taps Ohio state Senate president as his running mate in campaign for governorJan 7, 2026 · Press · NBC News
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://vivekforohio.com/ captured 2026-09-24T17:17:19Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://vivekforohio.com/
Source: https://vivekforohio.com/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
Polls
Public polls
Bowling Green State University / YouGovGeneral election · Governor
Amy Acton 48% · Vivek Ramaswamy 45% · Don Kissick 4%
Sep 1, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026 · 1,000 LV · ±3.96 pts · online (YouGov) · BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network
Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Ohio Governor
- Amy ActonDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: David Pepper
- Don KissickLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: James L. Mills
- Timothy GradyParty not on file · Write-in candidate · Lt. Governor running mate: Andrea Neutzling
- Heather HillParty not on file · Write-in candidate · Lt. Governor running mate: Patrick Manley
- Renea TurnerParty not on file · Write-in candidate · Lt. Governor running mate: Jalen Turner
- Ron UlaParty not on file · Write-in candidate · Lt. Governor running mate: Michael C. Lehnerd
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: Governor of Ohio — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Vivek Ramaswamy" (Republican) on the Ohio Secretary of State certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of Directive 2026-45 (read 2026-09-24)). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ohio Secretary of State · sourceGovernor · OH-GOV
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Ohio Secretary of State
Not on file for Vivek yet: Their Money. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_z8zasfp66.
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