Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican · OH
Vivek Ramaswamy is a biotechnology entrepreneur, author, former 2024 presidential candidate, former federal government-efficiency initiative co-leader, and the 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor. His Ohio agenda includes reducing regulation and government spending, income-tax elimination, Medicaid work requirements, and merit pay in public education.
Track record
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
Ramaswamy publicly advocated sharply reducing the federal regulatory workforce and curtailing regulators' authority over cryptocurrency businesses.
September 21, 2023For
Source: axios.com · researched July 13, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Asset Management, which organized investor advocacy against corporate ESG mandates and quota-based management policies.
August 17, 2023Against
Source: strive.com · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 2 records
Vivek Ramaswamy founded the biotechnology company Roivant Sciences in 2014 and later took it public before stepping down as chief executive in 2021.
August 17, 2023
Source: time.com · researched July 13, 2026
Ramaswamy stepped down from Roivant Sciences' board of directors.
February 21, 2023
Source: time.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor · November 3, 2026 · Ohio
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.