Ohio GOP Set for Early Ramaswamy Endorsement

Vivek Ramaswamy, backed by Donald Trump, JD Vance, and other Republicans, is set to receive an unprecedented early endorsement from the Ohio Republican Party for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Governor Mike DeWine is working behind the scenes to delay this move, reportedly in hopes of encouraging Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a former Ohio State football coach, to join the race. While Tressel has not officially announced his candidacy, he has not ruled it out. The endorsement vote underscores ongoing tensions between Ohio's Trump-aligned MAGA faction and the traditional GOP establishment. Despite DeWine's efforts, Ramaswamy appears to have secured enough support for the endorsement. The outcome is expected to significantly influence the Ohio GOP's future direction ahead of the primary.