Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican · Challenger · Governor
Background
Vivek Ramaswamy (R) is a biotech entrepreneur and author who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before co-leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory initiative. He is the Republican nominee for Governor of Ohio.
Sources: Ballotpedia.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports reducing the size of government, cutting spending, and deregulation. Advocates for domestic manufacturing and critiques corporate welfare.
- Healthcare
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Opposes government healthcare mandates. As presidential candidate, opposed COVID vaccine requirements.
- Immigration
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Supports strict border enforcement and ending illegal immigration. As presidential candidate, proposed ending birthright citizenship.
- Climate/Environment
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Skeptical of climate change policy and opposes major federal climate regulations. Supports domestic fossil fuel production.
- Gun Policy
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Supports Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun control measures.
- Education
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Supports school choice and parental rights in education. Opposes critical race theory and DEI programs in schools.