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Ohio Police union endorses Vivek Ramaswamy
The endorsement comes as the Republican nominee seeks to consolidate support across Ohio ahead of November.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 21, Jul 2026
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Vivek Ramaswamy / X/ Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, the state's largest union representing police officers.
"Very honored to receive today's endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP)," Ramaswamy wrote on X.
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"This is a big deal & a monumental endorsement – from the largest union representing police officers in our state – after they went through a rigorous process with both candidates,” he added.
He thanked law enforcement officers across Ohio for their support, adding, "We're behind you all the way as we restore law & order in our communities and proudly back the blue."
Very honored to receive today’s endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP). This is a big deal & a monumental endorsement - from the largest union representing police officers in our state - after they went through a rigorous process with both candidates.… pic.twitter.com/ofUZIFKf8K
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 21, 2026
In April, the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association endorsed his candidacy, a move his campaign said expanded a coalition that already included the backing of 65 county sheriffs across Ohio.
A biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination in May after entering the race with the backing of President Donald Trump and an early endorsement from the Ohio Republican Party.
His campaign has focused on tax cuts, education reform, economic growth and public safety, with support for law enforcement serving as a central campaign theme.
The endorsement comes weeks after Ramaswamy's campaign faced scrutiny over its campaign finance filings.
Earlier this month, Ohio state Sen. Kent Smith, a Democrat, filed a complaint alleging the campaign failed to properly itemize more than $500,000 in credit card expenditures, as required under Ohio campaign finance law. Ramaswamy's campaign later submitted amended filings detailing the expenses, though Smith has continued to question whether the campaign fully complied with state disclosure requirements.
Ramaswamy will face Democratic nominee Amy Acton in Ohio's Nov. 3 general election.
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