Backed strongly by President Trump and his inner circle, Ramaswamy, 39, outmaneuvered more experienced Republican rivals, including Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Appalachian businesswoman Heather Hill.

The Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee voted on Friday to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, in a blow to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH). DeWine reportedly worked behind the scenes to block the 66-member committee from backing Ramaswamy,

President Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy on the night he kicked off his campaign to be Ohio’s next governor.