Jun 26, 2025 - Election

Scoop: Ramaswamy raised over $8.5M in campaign for governor

Tyler Buchanan

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone on a lectern. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a February campaign rally. Photo: Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has raised over $8.5 million since February toward his campaign for governor, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: It's a massive haul this early in the election cycle, with the primary nearly a full year away.

For comparison, Gov. Mike DeWine raised $3 million in the first half of 2021 during his reelection campaign.

The intrigue: The total does not include any personal financing from Ramaswamy.

He previously spent over $30 million of his own money to fund his unsuccessful presidential campaign.

The big picture: Since Attorney General Dave Yost dropped out of the race in May, Ramaswamy faces only nominal opposition for the Republican nomination.

Morgan County business owner Heather Hill's campaign reported having raised $387 earlier this year.
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is reportedly considering a run but has yet to make a move.
Former state health director Amy Acton is running on the Democratic side.

What's next: Candidates must report money raised through Monday by July 31.

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Scoop: Ramaswamy raised over $8.5M in campaign for governor

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