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Ohio GOP Endorses Ramaswamy; Yost Suspends Campaign

12/16/2025

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The Ohio Republican Party endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman, for governor, with support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Attorney General Dave Yost, who had planned to run, suspended his campaign after the endorsement and is exploring future options.
Governor Mike DeWine did not endorse Vivek Ramaswamy, leaving voters to decide the nominee.
Both DeWine and Yost expressed concerns about the lack of a primary contest.

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Story summary

The Ohio Republican Party endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman, for governor, with support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Attorney General Dave Yost, who had planned to run, suspended his campaign after the endorsement and is exploring future options.
Governor Mike DeWine did not endorse Vivek Ramaswamy, leaving voters to decide the nominee.
Both DeWine and Yost expressed concerns about the lack of a primary contest.