#Republicans will compete for the Ohio governor's seat.#

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to run for Governor of Ohio, a move that has generated significant interest. Ramaswamy is a biotech entrepreneur and a vocal supporter of cryptocurrency. He served as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump and co-led the U.S. Department of Efficiency alongside Elon Musk. Previously, during his presidential campaign, he expressed support for the freedom to self-custody wallets, free from regulatory constraints. After Trump won the 2024 presidential election, Ramaswamy was appointed as one of the heads of the newly created government efficiency department. Ohio has previously considered cryptocurrency-related legislation such as the creation of a state-backed Bitcoin reserve, and Ramaswamy's campaign could push these issues to the forefront. His campaign platform has not yet been released, but it is expected to focus on topics such as economic growth, regulatory reform, and cryptocurrency.