Can Vivek Ramaswamy count on Ohio’s Indian Americans as he struggles to connect with voters?
Summary
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian American and biotech entrepreneur, is running for governor of Ohio with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Despite early success, his campaign has faced challenges as he struggles to connect with voters, including criticism over his comments and lifestyle, making the race more competitive than expected.Key Facts
- Vivek Ramaswamy has Indian immigrant parents and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy in February 2025 for Ohio governor.
- Ramaswamy won the Republican primary with 82% of the vote.
- His campaign faces challenges like accusations of being out of touch and criticism over his comments about American culture and work ethic.
- Pollsters recently changed the Ohio governor race rating from "leans Republican" to a "toss-up."
- Some members of Ohio’s Indian American community support him, but others feel he does not represent their concerns well.
- He was criticized for spending part of the July Fourth weekend in Paris during his campaign.
- A security person linked to Ramaswamy’s campaign was arrested on drug charges, leading to the firing of the security company.
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