Vivek Ramaswamy wants to rename Lake Erie as Lake Ohio if he becomes governor in 2026. But can he do that? Let's look at the law.

For those wondering how to pronounce Vivek Ramaswamy’s name, the Columbus-area Republican made it clear in a nationally televised freestyle rap a couple years ago. “My name is Vivek. It rhymes with ‘cake,

Opponent Dave Yost pointed out that Lake Erie is mentioned in Ohio's Constitution, noting the governor does not have the authority to change its name.