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Ohio governor’s race: See which candidates are running for 2026
Here are the candidates that have entered the 2026 race for governor in Ohio.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy loaned his Ohio gubernatorial campaign $25 million from his personal fortune.The practice of wealthy candidates self-funding their political campaigns has become more common in recent years.Ramaswamy’s loan is one of the largest in Ohio’s history, but other national candidates have spent significantly more.While self-funding offers advantages, critics argue it allows candidates to attempt to buy elections.
Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy is flexing his considerable financial advantage by loaning his Ohio gubernatorial campaign
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