Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won Ohioβs Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects, advancing to what could be an expensive and competitive general election in a state that has been brutal for Democrats in recent elections.
Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health director, in the November general election. The race is expected to draw national attention and significant campaign spending.
Ohio has trended strongly Republican in recent presidential elections, with Donald Trump winning the state by 8 points in 2020 and 11 points in 2024. However, Democrats see an opportunity with Acton, who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
