The Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee voted on Friday to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, in a blow to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH). DeWine reportedly worked behind the scenes to block the 66-member committee from backing Ramaswamy,

The Ohio Republican Party officially endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy as its candidate for governor, a major victory for the one-time presidential hopeful.

Backed strongly by President Trump and his inner circle, Ramaswamy, 39, outmaneuvered more experienced Republican rivals, including Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Appalachian businesswoman Heather Hill.