India, Oct. 30 -- Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate running for Ohio governor, will be facing Democratic candidate Amy Acton and Libertarian candidate Don Kissick in the November 2026 elections. Whoever wins will succeed Republican incumbent Mike DeWine who won't be appearing for re-elections due to term limits. Competing to become the 71st governor of Ohio, if elected, Ramaswamy would become the first Indian American governor of the state.

Ramaswamy made it to the headlines during his 2024 presidential bid, entering the race as a Republican candidate. Although he later withdrew and endorsed President Donald Trump, the campaign brought him a lot of recognition. Trump endorsed Ramaswamy for governor, calling him a strong...