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irisblue

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10. Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP governor primary per Columbus Dispatch
Tue May 5, 2026, 08:45 PM
11 hrs ago

Edit---forgot to say Dr Acton was uncontested in the Dem Primary


https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/05/ohio-governor-primary-pits-ramaswamy-against-putsch-for-republican-nod/89717049007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116550p118450l002250c118450e1188xxv116550d--46--b--46--&gca-ft=11&gca-ds=sophi


snip-"It's official: Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will face off against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in the race to replace Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Ramaswamy, 40, of Upper Arlington, easily defeated his primary foe, Casey Putsch, after a roller coaster GOP primary that started in early 2025. Ramaswamy said the victory projected strength and unity among Republicans headed into what could be a competitive general election.:

snip-"Ramaswamy’s victory was sealed with early support from President Donald Trump, the Ohio Republican Party, DeWine and a plethora of GOP elected officials. Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire, recently tapped into his personal wealth to loan his campaign $25 million.

Ramaswamy consolidated GOP support last year, forcing Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost out of the race. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a former Ohio State University head football coach, considered, but ultimately didn’t pursue, a gubernatorial bid."


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👏👏 Now a win in November gets back where he belongs. Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #1
Sherrod Brown is such ar hard worker and good man. magicarpet 12 hrs ago #2
92.5 to 7.5! sheshe2 12 hrs ago #3
That was really close!!!! gay texan 11 hrs ago #7
Lol! sheshe2 11 hrs ago #11
I demand a recount. Norbert 11 hrs ago #12
**Snort** sheshe2 11 hrs ago #14
No kidding. The AP really went out on a limb Bristlecone 9 hrs ago #46
AMAZING spanone 12 hrs ago #4
What he won is a primary. LisaL 11 hrs ago #20
Sherrod is a great guy. A true servant of the people. SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #5
I am with you!!!! sheshe2 11 hrs ago #15
I'm glad for Brown but didn't Ohio just vote for an R governor in this same election??? nt in2herbs 11 hrs ago #6
This is the primary not the general election EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #8
This is a primary Raven123 11 hrs ago #9
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP governor primary per Columbus Dispatch irisblue 11 hrs ago #10
casey putsch? I think I would have changed my last name. niyad 10 hrs ago #32
Well, at least his first name isn't Beerhall. Abolishinist 10 hrs ago #35
True niyad 10 hrs ago #38
Ugh....Ramasmarmy or Ramaswampy or Ramaswarmy whatever nickname fits him best. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #37
This was a primary. LisaL 11 hrs ago #19
Too many whites in Ohio dave99 11 hrs ago #21
And what does that have to do with a price of tea in China? LisaL 11 hrs ago #22
That's why he will lose. Actually being Hindu JI7 11 hrs ago #25
We will have to wait and see. LisaL 11 hrs ago #26
what are you hoping? Skittles 10 hrs ago #39
Obviously that Amy Acton wins. LisaL 10 hrs ago #41
not sure Skittles 10 hrs ago #42
As a person who has lived in Ohio for almost 30 years, I think the rednecks outside of the blue dots... FascismIsDeath 10 hrs ago #33
Well, maybe rednecks will just stay home then. LisaL 10 hrs ago #34
Yes, he does have televangelist hair and teeth. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #48
This blue-wave 11 hrs ago #13
There was no doubt that he would win his primary. LisaL 11 hrs ago #18
so? Skittles 10 hrs ago #40
I don't count a primary as a win. LisaL 10 hrs ago #44
YOU don't Skittles 10 hrs ago #45
Brown has run a good campaign Norbert 11 hrs ago #16
He won a primary. LisaL 11 hrs ago #17
Been reading Ohio will have some surprises Norbert 10 hrs ago #28
Good let's get him back where he should be👍 Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #23
Glad to hear. He's a good guy. surfered 11 hrs ago #24
Note to Ohio Dems: Now the REAL work begins FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #27
THIS!!! calimary 9 hrs ago #47
Yay! LoisB 10 hrs ago #29
Now we need a billionaire or several millionaires (nm) mikewv 10 hrs ago #30
Sherrod Brown is the OG Good Guy! He belongs in the Senate. So, Mote it be. OMGWTF 10 hrs ago #31
so glad to hear this! nt orleans 10 hrs ago #36
We met Sherrod Brown several months ago at a fund-raiser hosted by a long-time Abolishinist 10 hrs ago #43
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