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Ramaswamy Wins Ohio’s Republican Nomination for Governor

Taxes and health care policies were prominent issues for voters who spoke to The Epoch Times at three Columbus-area locations on May 4 and May 5.
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Ramaswamy Wins Ohio’s Republican Nomination for Governor
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek speaks during a watch party at the Spruce St. Sporting sports bar after winning the party's nomination for governor, in Columbus, Ohio, on May 5, 2026. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy glided to victory in the Ohio GOP primary election for governor, solidifying the predicted Nov. 3 General Election showdown between him and the uncontested Democratic nominee, Dr. Amy Acton.

Ramaswamy defeated a political newcomer, Toledo automotive entrepreneur Casey Putsch. The Associated Press called the race at 7:42 p.m. ET, with Ramaswamy holding a 70-point lead.

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Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Senior Reporter
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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