Post by : Badri Ariffin

In a remarkable turn in Ohio's political scene, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has set a new standard for fundraising by amassing an astonishing $9.88 million in just the latter half of 2025. This brings his total for the year to an impressive $19.57 million, marking a historic high for any candidate in the Ohio governor race at this juncture.

His campaign highlighted that the funds raised from July to December surpassed the earlier $9.7 million garnered in the first half. Collectively, these figures represent the most formidable financial showing by a gubernatorial candidate in the state’s history. Notably, none of the reported funds were derived from Ramaswamy's personal finances.

Since launching his campaign in late February 2025, Ramaswamy has actively engaged with voters across the state, conducting over 110 campaign events intertwined with fundraising activities. His team indicated that early in the year, support from numerous individual donors contributed significantly, emphasizing a grassroots backing rather than reliance on self-funded resources.

The scale of his fundraising effort has already eclipsed the total campaign contributions of numerous past candidates for Ohio governor. Data reveals that Ramaswamy’s initial finance disclosures have outstripped the overall campaign totals of former governors and significant nominees from both major parties throughout past election cycles.

Additionally, beyond fundraising achievements, Ramaswamy's campaign has received a noteworthy array of endorsements from disparate political factions and civic leaders within Ohio, including those historically aligned with Democratic candidates. This early financial success has positioned Ramaswamy as a top contender in the race to succeed outgoing Governor Mike DeWine in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Should he win, Ramaswamy would join an exclusive group as the third Indian American to take on the role of U.S. state governor, following in the footsteps of Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley. His contribution disclosures for the period ending December 31, 2025, are slated for submission to the Ohio secretary of state by January 31, 2026.

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