The Ohio Conference of Teamsters has endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, in a shift from past support of Democrats, his campaign confirmed to Fox News Digital. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
He has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump and the Ohio Republican Party.
The Ohio Conference of Teamsters, which represents more than 50,000 workers in the state, had previously supported former Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, who has yet to decide if he’s entering the governor’s race.
Ramaswamy’s campaign told Fox News Digital earlier this month that nearly $220,000 of the contributions raised in his first months as a candidate came from individuals who previously gave to Ryan.
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Former Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan may enter the race for governor. (Joshua Lott/Getty Images)
"This isn’t about left vs. right, it’s about up vs. down," he continued. "We are building a movement that restores dignity to work, rewards those who keep our economy moving, and ensures every Ohioan has a fair shot at the American Dream. Together, we will make Ohio the best place in America to work, raise a family, and pursue a better life for the next generation."
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Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the leading Democrat in the governor’s race.
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