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.

What began as a seemingly lighthearted comment from GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has spiraled into a serious discussion about respecting indigenous heritage. Tune in to "Today in Ohio" for a fiery debate on renaming Lake Erie and its broader implications.

Cleveland.com noted that changing the name of Lake Erie on U.S. maps would require the approval of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s website, there must be a “compelling reason” to change the name.