US Vice President JD Vance has endorsed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s bid for Ohio governor, highlighting his business background and promising that his leadership would help attract investment, create jobs and ease living costs as Republicans campaign ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Speaking at a Republican rally in Lima, Ohio, Vance described Ramaswamy as a businessman who understood the challenges faced by employers and working families, contrasting him with career politicians.
“Vivek is an entrepreneur. He’s a guy who hasn’t just received a paycheck he signed a paycheck to,” Vance told supporters.
Vance said Ramaswamy would work to revive manufacturing, expand business opportunities and reduce household expenses, particularly energy costs. He also highlighted the candidate’s proposal to provide property tax relief to homeowners.
“He’s gonna get historic property tax relief for every single citizen who owns a house in this state,” Vance said, portraying Ramaswamy as someone capable of turning policy proposals into action.
Ramaswamy, a biotechnology entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, is running against Democrat Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race.
Vance criticised Acton over her role in Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing her of backing restrictions that disrupted schools, religious gatherings and family activities. His remarks formed part of a broader attack on Democrats, whom he blamed for policies he said had increased costs and weakened American manufacturing.
The Vice President also campaigned for Republican Senator Jon Husted, who is seeking election to the Senate seat Vance previously held. Vance credited Husted with supporting President Donald Trump’s tax and economic agenda, including measures involving overtime income, tips and Social Security benefits.
Defending the administration’s economic record, Vance cited investments in automobile, aerospace and pharmaceutical manufacturing and claimed that the United States had added 72,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026 alone. The figure was presented as an administration claim and was not independently verified in his speech.
Vance also defended Trump’s tariff policies, arguing that companies expanding manufacturing in the United States should receive incentives, while businesses shifting jobs overseas should face financial penalties.
He urged Republicans to turn out on November 3, presenting the elections as crucial to continuing the administration’s economic agenda.
FOLLOW NOW
