Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy nearly drops boy during rally in Vandalia, United States

On October 3, 2026, in Vandalia, Ohio, United States, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy nearly dropped a ten-year-old boy while trying to lift him to a microphone during a campaign rally. The boy, Hunter, had been invited on stage after holding a sign that said 'proud military kid for Trump.' Ramaswamy briefly lost his grip but quickly regained control. The rally also featured President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy is running against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in a close race for governor.