Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who departed the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day, launched his bid for Ohio governor Monday with promises to institute work requirements for Medicaid and merit pay for all public school teachers and administrators.

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who departed the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump's first day, launched his bid for Ohio governor Monday with promises to institute work requirements for Medicaid and merit pay for all public school teachers and administrators.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - There are four candidates who now have announced a run for Ohio governor. Vivek Ramaswamy and Attorney General Dave Yost are Republicans. Former Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Action and Morgan County’s Heather Hill are Democrats.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American entrepreneur, has launched his campaign for Ohio governor with endorsements from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Ramas

US President Donald Trump and Billionare ELon Musk endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy’s bid for the Ohio governor.

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