#Republican candidate for Ohio governor#

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to run for governor of Ohio, a move that has drawn widespread attention. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and vocal advocate for cryptocurrency, previously served as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump and co-led the U.S. Department of Efficiency with Elon Musk. He previously expressed support for self-custody wallet freedoms in the presidential race, advocating for minimal regulatory restrictions. Following Trump’s 2024 presidential win, Ramaswamy was appointed as one of the heads of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with slashing regulations and reorganizing federal agencies. Ohio has proposed cryptocurrency-related legislation such as a state-backed Bitcoin reserve, and Ramaswamy’s campaign could push these issues to the forefront. His campaign will be closely watched as he seeks to leverage his experience in technology and business, along with his passion for cryptocurrency, to attract voters in Ohio.