Sen. Jon Husted and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorsed each other on Monday night (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"Vivek has articulated bold ideas for our state, and I believe his vision for excellence aligns closely with the priorities Ohioans expect and deserve," Husted said. "I’m proud to endorse my friend Vivek Ramaswamy to be the next Governor of Ohio."
The press release touted Husted’s "reputation as Ohio’s common-sense public servant who streamlines government and expands opportunity" along with Ramaswamy’s "perspective of a successful entrepreneur who champions innovation and free markets."
The two candidates together, the press release stated, represent a pairing that is "uniting Ohio around a strong mission for the state on the national stage."
Husted, appointed to the U.S. Senate by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to replace Vice President JD Vance, is running for re-election against former Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republicans across the country have circled the wagons in support of the freshman senator.
Vivek Ramaswamy steps on stage at CTL Aerospace on Feb. 24, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ramaswamy launched his Ohio gubernatorial campaign during the event. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the leading Democrat in the governor’s race in Ohio, a state Trump carried by 11 points in 2024.
Ramaswamy and Husted endorsing each other represents a united Republican front between Husted, elevated to the Senate by DeWine, a longtime political stalwart viewed as an establishment figure, and Ramaswamy, who has taken up the mantle of the Republican "MAGA" base in Ohio.
RNC surrogate and Ohio attorney Mehek Cooke told Fox News Digital that "this kind of unity is rare" in "today’s political climate" and sends a "powerful message" that the Republican Party is a "big tent."
"We don’t all have to look the same, speak the same, or even come from the same lane to believe in what’s best for Ohio," Cooke said.
"Endorsements are more than just words on a press release—they are a testament to a shared belief that Ohio can and must lead. From excellence in our schools, to economic growth that empowers families, to building safe and strong communities rooted in opportunity, Vivek and Jon are showing that when leaders come together, Ohioans win."
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