Ramaswamy’s Ohio Governor Campaign Sidelines Cryptocurrency Focus
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor has spotlighted issues like taxes and education, notably omitting any mention of cryptocurrency during his February 24, 2025, campaign launch. Despite this, his campaign website accepts crypto donations. Ramaswamy proposed eliminating Ohio’s income tax, reducing property taxes, expanding school choice, and tying teacher pay to merit. His 2024 presidential campaign had a different focus, advocating for a crypto policy framework that emphasized developer freedoms, self-hosted wallets, and protections against regulatory overreach. He also opposed central bank digital currencies and supported Bitcoin mining.
In the governor’s race, Ramaswamy has prioritized affordability and data-center costs, proposing that new facilities cover nearby residents’ electricity costs. His campaign website links property-tax relief to its data-center plan. On September 17, 2026, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office announced that customers could pay fees and services with cryptocurrency, further highlighting the state’s evolving stance on digital assets.