The event, open to the public, is taking place in the industrial Ohio town at the center of the nation's immigration debate and presidential race.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – While Vivek Ramaswamy isn’t on the ballot this November, it seemed like he was running for something Thursday during his visit to Springfield, the industrial Ohio city thrust in the center of the nation’s immigration debate and presidential race.

Vivek Ramaswamy holds town hall in Springfield, Ohio Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses key issues at hand for Springfield residents and the influx of illegal immigrants. Subscribe to Fox News!