“In the first industrial revolution, Ohio led the way in rubber production and glass production … and I believe Ohio can lead the way again,” he told The Post. “Silicon Valley led the way in the American economy for the last ten years, and I want it to be the Ohio River Valley for the next ten on my watch.”

Vivek Ramaswamy has entered the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. The former 2024 Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur officially declared his candidacy on Monday. Ramaswamy held a campaign event Monday at CTL Aerospace Inc. in Cincinnati.

Ramaswamy has quickly become the Republican frontrunner, thanks in part to President Donald Trump's endorsement.