Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy officially declared his candidacy for Ohio Governor on Monday at a rally in Cincinnati after months of speculation.
Ramaswamy was tapped to lead government efficiency along with billionaire Elon Musk, but suddenly set out in late January. I'll announce his intentions Run for the selected office.
“I want to lead Ohio to the top states in the country, especially in one area we don't think we've spoken well, and even public schools are educational excellence,” Ramaswamy said on Monday. He spoke. His first interview on “Hoanity” since announcing his governor's bid.
“We want Ohio to be our first state in our country Implement merit-based payments For teachers, principals and supervisors, the best teachers that should be paid more in fact. ”
Senator Vivek Ramaswamy for the governor of Ohio ahead of the expected governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy signed an old copy of his yearbook on stage after making a statement at CTL Aerospace in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 24, 2025. (Photo: Jon Cherry/Getty Images))
Trump, Musk supports Vivek Ramaswamy for the governor of Ohio
The millionaire entrepreneur wants mobile phones from the classroom and early physical education in schools.
Lamaswamy told Fox News host Sean Hannity President Donald Trump The 2024 election victory revived voter confidence in America, and now governors need to “stoke the same opportunity and lead at the state level.”
“When you think about healthcare, education programs, it's beautiful what they're doing into the federal bureaucracy. But many of these programs are now moving to the state and people,” he explained. “So I think this is the moment when we demand that a strong-willed governor lead the way, and I'm excited to lead the charges here in Ohio.”
Vivek Ramaswamy will step into the CTL Aerospace stage in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 24, 2025. (Photo: Jon Cherry/Getty Images))
Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine If his second term expires in January 2027, it will be limited and cannot be carried out again. The Governor's Race will be held in November 2026.
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Trump supported Ramaswamy in a post on his Truth Social Platform on Monday night, with the former biotech leader writing “something special.”
“Vivek is also a very good person who really loves our country. He will become the great governor of Ohio and will never disappoint you.
