Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for governor of Ohio on Tuesday, defeating small business owner Casey Putsch in the primary election. The biotech entrepreneur, who gained national prominence during a 2024 presidential bid, is endorsed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and is now set to contest the general election in the key swing state.

Ramaswamy will face Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Public Health, who won the Democratic nomination unopposed. Acton is widely recognized for leading Ohio's public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Ramaswamy's campaign has focused on criticism of pandemic policies and broader cultural issues.

Ohio's current governor, Mike DeWine, is not seeking re-election due to term limits, opening the race to new candidates from both parties. The contest is expected to draw significant national attention and spending ahead of the November vote.

The court will resume hearing on Tuesday.