In his bid to become Ohio governor, Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he wants to get rid of individual income taxes in the Buckeye State.
Newsweek has contacted Ramaswamy for more details on his plan via email.
Why It Matters
Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, a biotech entrepreneur, and a candidate in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, announced his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor last month.
Eliminating Ohio’s income tax would massively reduce tax revenue for the state—threatening a huge increase in debt. Questions remain over how Ohio would generate enough income to fund vital services…