Ohio Teamsters union endorses Ramaswamy in gubernatorial race, breaking from typical support of Dem candidates

The biotech entrepreneur and former 2024 presidential candidate has already earned a handful of union endorsements for the 2026 gubernatorial election, according to the Ohio Dispatch. 

The Ohio Conference of Teamsters, which represents more than 50,000 workers in the state, had previously supported former Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, who has yet to decide if he's entering the governor's race. 

 "The Teamsters are proud to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor of Ohio. Our members want a leader who will fight for good-paying jobs and strengthen the future for Ohio's working families," Patrick J. Darrow, president of the Ohio Conference of Teamsters, said. "Vivek has demonstrated a commitment to listening to labor and partnering with us to deliver real results, and we look forward to working with him."

Ramaswamy said he was "deeply grateful" for the endorsement. 

"This isn't about left vs. right, it's about up vs. down," he continued. "We are building a movement that restores dignity to work, rewards those who keep our economy moving, and ensures every Ohioan has a fair shot at the American Dream. Together, we will make Ohio the best place in America to work, raise a family, and pursue a better life for the next generation."

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the leading Democrat in the governor's race.