🔥 OHIO’S UNEXPECTED UNDERDOG: HOW CAR GUY CASEY PUTSCH IS TAKING ON GOP SUPERSTAR VIVEK RAMASWAMY IN THE GOVERNORIAL RACE.c1

When Casey Putsch announced his run for Ohio governor, few political insiders took notice. He had never held public office, lacked major donor support, and was challenging a Republican frontrunner with national fame. Yet in a political climate increasingly shaped by distrust of elites and hunger for authenticity, Putsch’s campaign is beginning to resonate with a segment of Ohio voters who feel overlooked.

Putsch is a native Ohioan, born and raised in the state, with roots firmly planted in working-class culture. An automotive designer and entrepreneur, he is best known for founding the Genius Garage Educational Program, a nonprofit that teaches students hands-on skills by building and restoring cars. To supporters, this background represents real-world problem-solving — not political theory or corporate boardrooms.

Unlike his opponent Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech millionaire and former presidential candidate, Putsch presents himself as a product of Ohio’s small towns and manufacturing traditions. He lives in Perrysburg with his wife and daughter and often emphasizes family, local community, and practical education in his public messaging.

The contrast between the two candidates could not be sharper. Ramaswamy brings star power, personal wealth, and national Republican connections. He secured the Ohio GOP’s endorsement well ahead of the primary, signaling institutional support and a clear establishment favorite. Putsch, by contrast, is running a grassroots campaign fueled by skepticism toward party elites and frustration with what he calls “billionaire-driven politics.”

At the heart of Putsch’s campaign is a populist economic message. He argues that Ohio’s economy is being shaped by outside interests that prioritize profits over people. Data centers, corporate tax incentives, and large-scale development projects, he says, often benefit investors more than workers.

“Nobody really gets new jobs. Nobody really benefits,” Putsch has said in interviews, accusing political leaders of selling Ohio’s future to wealthy interests with little accountability.

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