Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary as Sheahan Falls Short in House Race

The biotech entrepreneur defeated internet personality Casey Putsch to secure the nomination. Ramaswamy had received the endorsement of President Trump ahead of the contest. He will face the Democratic nominee in the November general election.

ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan finished third in the Republican primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District with approximately 20 percent of the vote. Derek Merrin won the nomination in the crowded field. Sheahan had resigned from her position at ICE in January to launch her campaign.

Sheahan previously served as secretary for Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and worked for Kristi Noem when Noem was governor of South Dakota. Her campaign emphasized her role in immigration enforcement during her time at the agency. Economic issues such as manufacturing jobs and tariffs played a significant role in the race according to observers.

Indiana, several state senators who opposed President Trump's redistricting proposal last year were defeated by primary challengers.

““At ICE, I returned security to our communities. I’m ready to take that same mindset to Congress.””