Jim Jordan refrains from endorsing Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign

Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, recently praised Vivek Ramaswamy but stopped short of endorsing him for governor. Ramaswamy, who was born in Cincinnati, announced his candidacy for the 2026 governor's race last month. The 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur is running in the Republican primary to replace Governor Mike DeWine, who cannot run again due to term limits. Ramaswamy has previously worked with former President Trump and briefly co-chaired an initiative for him. Jordan acknowledged Ramaswamy’s energy and conservative views. He believes Ramaswamy could be a strong candidate and mentioned he likes the idea of eliminating the income tax in Ohio. However, during an interview with CNN anchor Kasie Hunt, Jordan did not provide a formal endorsement. Hunt pressed him on whether his comments should be seen as an endorsement. Jordan laughed but did not answer directly, leaving his support ambiguous. Ramaswamy will face competition in the primary from candidates like Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and entrepreneur Heather Hill, among others.