#Republican candidates for Ohio governor#

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's plans to run for governor of Ohio have recently garnered significant attention. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and vocal advocate for cryptocurrency, has served as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump and led efforts at the US Efficiency Department. He previously announced his candidacy for president, advocating for the freedom of self-custody wallets free from regulatory restrictions. After Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Ramaswamy was appointed as one of the heads of the newly created Government Efficiency Department, tasked with slashing regulations and restructuring federal agencies. Ohio has previously proposed cryptocurrency-related legislation, such as a state-backed Bitcoin reserve, and Ramaswamy's campaign is expected to incorporate these issues. His campaign will face off against incumbent Governor Mike DeWine in what is expected to be a heated contest.