Vivek Ramaswamy's Billion-Dollar Governor Bid | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio’s surprise gubernatorial contender, might become the state’s first billionaire governor—his net worth has doubled since launching his campaign, now exceeding $2 billion, largely tied to his stake in Roivant Sciences. While state disclosures hide much of his wealth, federal filings reveal a far more impressive financial profile. Ramaswamy, who insists he rose from middle-class immigrant roots, argues his business acumen makes him uniquely suited to lead. His flagship company, Roivant, is surging thanks to breakthrough drug trials and a major patent win with Moderna—making…