Cincinnati-area native Vivek Ramaswamy, who lives in suburban Columbus, plans to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing events in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.

Former presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will officially launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his hometown of Cincinnati.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.

As he prepares his campaign to be Ohio’s next governor, any attempt Vivek Ramaswamy makes to run on his links to President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency will face stiff competition from his biggest gubernatorial rival.