The Gist
Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy

Candidate for Governor

Running mate: Robert A. McColley

Republican

Background

Occupation
Business executive
Lives in
Greater Columbus
Campaign website
vivekforohio.com

A Cincinnati native and business founder running as the Republican nominee for governor; his running mate is Ohio Senate President Rob McColley.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes phasing out Ohio's state income tax.

    The phase-out would start with eliminating taxes on capital gains.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “Phase out the state income tax—starting with eliminating capital gains taxes—so every Ohioan keeps more of what they earn.”
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  • Pledges immediate property tax cuts for homeowners.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “Slash property taxes immediately to protect families, seniors, and homeowners from being priced out of their communities.”
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  • Proposes a 90-day suspension of Ohio's gas tax.

    Announced with House Speaker Matt Huffman and Senate President Rob McColley; the plan would suspend the 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax.

    Vivek and Ohio GOP Leaders Unveil Gas Tax Relief Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “The plan calls for a 90-day suspension of Ohio’s motor fuel tax to provide affordability relief to families.”
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Public safety

  • Supports stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “Enforce stricter bail and sentencing”
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Education

  • Proposes higher academic standards and higher pay for top teachers.

    Standards would focus on 3rd-grade literacy, 8th-grade numeracy and 12th-grade civics; he also proposes more school choice for parents and expanded career-technical education.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “with a focus on 3rd-grade literacy, 8th-grade numeracy, and 12th-grade civics. … by rewarding excellence and attracting top talent into the profession.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes requiring data centers to cover nearby residents' electricity.

    His pledge: residents near a new data center would pay no home electricity bill, data centers would get no property tax abatements (funding homeowner rebates instead) and must meet all air and water standards; he would halt new data center approvals by executive order until a law passes.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · Ohioans-First Data Center Pledge · vivekforohio.com

    “If a data center is built in your community, then (i) you will no longer have to pay for your home’s electricity”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports expanding natural gas production to lower electric bills.

    Also proposes streamlining permits for energy projects.

    The Plan - Vivek for Ohio

    Campaign website · Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio · vivekforohio.com

    “Expand natural gas and deploy innovative energy technologies to strengthen Ohio’s energy supply and reduce electric bills for every family.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Vivek Ramaswamy on them.

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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