Vivek Ramaswamy has filed paperwork to run for governor of Ohio. He is expected to launch his campaign later in February.

Vivek Ramaswamy has kicked off his campaign to become Ohio’s next governor — and vowed it won’t be “your usual gubernatorial dog-and-pony show.” The biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate celebrated Valentine’s Day by filing paperwork with the Ohio Secretary of State’s office — signaling his run for the 2026 election.