Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in Tuesday's primary, CBS News projects.

Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor

TL;DR

  • Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor.
  • He will face Democrat Amy Acton in the November general election.
  • Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire, previously ran for president.
  • Key figures like Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and former coach Jim Tressel did not run, clearing the field for Ramaswamy.
  • Ramaswamy defeated Casey Putsch in the primary.
  • He has significant personal funding for his campaign.
  • Vice President JD Vance publicly supported Ramaswamy.