Campaign 2026: Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R-OH) on His Gas Tax Plan

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced a collaboration between his campaign and the Ohio state legislature to codify a 90-day suspension on the state's gas tax. The proposed legislation came as the gas tax peaked at 38 cents per gallon of gas and 47 cents per gallon of diesel. If passed, the bill would be signed by current Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R). Mr. Ramaswamy said its passage would prove his capability to mobilize the state legislature to get things done. Mr. Ramaswamy would face Democrat Amy Acton in the November 3, general election. The Cook Political Report rated the race a "Toss Up," and Inside Elections rated it "Lean Republican."