Ramaswamy contrasts his Ohio platform with Acton amid upcoming governor's race

At a fair in Butler County, Ohio, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy outlined a platform centered on cutting property taxes, lowering electric bills and abolishing the state income tax to increase residents' disposable income. He argued that these measures would attract high-paying jobs and improve public schools, appealing to voters across the political spectrum. Ramaswamy invoked Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent Senate hearing and cited a controversial comment made by former Ohio health director Amy Acton about COVID mortality rates to challenge her credibility.

He accused Acton of inconsistent pandemic policies, such as shutting down fairs while allowing protests. The candidate emphasized that Ohio voters are rejecting what he calls “non-objective” decision-making. Polling from one outlet indicates a dead-heat race, even though Republicans have won recent presidential contests in the state.