Taxes
Proposes immediate property-tax reductions and phasing out state income taxes, beginning with capital-gains taxes.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Vivek Ramaswamy
Candidate for Governor · Ohio
Running mate: Robert A. McColley
THE PERSON
Background
Vivek Ramaswamy is a Cincinnati-born entrepreneur, author and former presidential candidate. He founded biotechnology company Roivant Sciences and later cofounded Strive Asset Management. He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before running for Ohio governor.
Roots
- Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Career: Biotechnology and investment entrepreneur; author
Education
- Harvard University · Undergraduate degree in biology
- Yale University · Law degree
Background sources checked October 26, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Energy
Supports expanding natural gas and other energy technologies, with streamlined project permitting.
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Supports school choice, higher literacy, numeracy and civics standards, teacher performance pay, and more apprenticeships.
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Supports stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders and expanded support for local police.
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Proposes halting new data-center approvals until legislation requires local electricity benefits, property-tax relief and environmental safeguards.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Franklin County Board of Elections · General election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to fit
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