Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican candidate for governor of Ohio. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, Ohio |
Record
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Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Ramaswamy says he wants to make Ohio the most affordable state by cutting red tape and government waste, and by lowering property taxes and electric bills. He also calls for a 90-day suspension of Ohio's gas tax.
Taxes and government spending
Ramaswamy says he will roll property taxes back to pre-pandemic levels in his first two-year budget and phase out the state income tax over 10 years, starting with the tax on capital gains. He says he will pair the cuts with spending reductions.
Health care
Ramaswamy says he will cut Medicaid fraud and waste by seeking a federal waiver so Ohio keeps at least 65 cents of every dollar saved, simplifying Medicaid administration, and making fraud prosecution a priority. He says savings would go back to Ohioans through lower premiums, co-pay help and Health Savings Accounts, and he would add work or education requirements for able-bodied adults.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
No stated position on their website.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Ramaswamy says he will lower electric bills by expanding natural gas, using new energy technology, and speeding up permits for energy projects. He says he will block any new data center unless nearby residents stop paying for home electricity, homeowners get lower property taxes, and air, water and farmland protections are met.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
Ramaswamy says he will push stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders, empower local police and sheriffs, and address severe psychiatric illness. He also says he will sign a bill raising the minimum sentence for human traffickers to 15 years.
Education
No stated position on their website.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Ramaswamy says he opposes the Seneca County Board of Elections' ban on poll managers who criticize voting machines, calling it an unconstitutional loyalty test. He says that as governor he will stand against government overreach and for constitutional freedoms.
“no government body has the authority to impose unconstitutional loyalty tests on American citizens.”
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 19 ads from Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign; 11 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Name Calling, Appeal to Prejudice. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://vivekforohio.com
- https://vivekforohio.com/the-plan
- https://vivekforohio.com/the-plan/_wp_link_placeholder
- https://vivekforohio.com/the-plan/what-is-vivek-ramaswamys-plan-for-medicaid-fraud-and-healthcare-affordability-in-ohio
- https://vivekforohio.com/the-plan/what-is-vivek-ramaswamys-plan-to-make-ohio-more-affordable
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-issues-statement-after-unconstitutional-resolution-rescinded-by-seneca-county-board-of-elections
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-ramaswamy-announces-plan-to-crush-medicaid-waste-fraud-and-abuse
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-affordability-plan
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-affordability-plan/vivek-ramaswamy-data-center-plan-ohio
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-affordability-plan/vivek-ramaswamy-medicaid-plan-ohio
- https://vivekforohio.com/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-affordability-plan/vivek-ramaswamy-public-safety-law-enforcement-ohio
- https://vivekforohio.com/viveks-gas-tax-relief-plan
- https://vivekforohio.com/viveks-plan-for-historic-property-tax-rollbacks
- https://vivekforohio.com/viveks-plan-to-end-human-trafficking
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