The 40-year-old biotech mogul defeated primary rival Casey Putsch in a race that was first called by NBC News and Decision Desk HQ not long after polls closed. Ramaswamy will face off against Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s former COVID-19 czar, who ran unopposed.

A resurfaced video of Vivek Ramaswamy discussing his Hindu faith is drawing attention as Ohio's primary election approaches.