Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy and J.D. Vance

Jon Husted—Not Vivek Ramaswamy—Will Fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate Seat
Husted has been the state’s lieutenant governor since 2019. Ramaswamy is expected to remain with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, effort for now.
Vivek Ramaswamy to launch Ohio gubernatorial bid in mid-February, taps JD Vance’s political advisors
Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate from suburban Columbus, is one of three major Republican candidates for Ohio governor so far.
Vivek Ramaswamy snaps up JD Vance aides for Ohio gov campaign
President Trump, 78, pushed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to consider installing Ramaswamy in Vance’s open Senate seat earlier this month — but was rebuffed by the governor in favor of Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.
Vivek Ramaswamy to announce run for Ohio governor next week, leaving DOGE
Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his campaign for Ohio governor next week after stepping away from the Trump administration’s efforts to cut spending.
Vivek Ramaswamy will announce run for Ohio governor 'shortly'
Ohio entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will announce a bid for Ohio governor "shortly," a source confirmed.
Top JD Vance political advisors to steer Ramaswamy run for Ohio governor
Vice President JD Vance's political team, including two top advisors, is joining Vivek Ramaswamy's soon-to-be announced 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run, a source with knowledge confirmed to Fox News.
Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor
The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. He has encountered some turbulence with Mr. Trump, and with Elon Musk.
Vance's political team signs on to run Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for Ohio governor
CLEVELAND — Vivek Ramaswamy has landed Vice President JD Vance’s top political advisers to guide his soon-to-launch bid for governor in Ohio, a source involved in the planning told NBC News.
Vivek Ramaswamy Will 'Shortly' Open Bid For Ohio Governor: Source
An Ohio operative spoke with Newsweek about the DOGE co-chair's potential aspirations for the Ohio governor's office.
Ramaswamy taps JD Vance political team for gubernatorial campaign: Capitol Letter
Vivek Ramaswamy is bringing in several members of Vice President JD Vance’s political team as he prepares a mid-February launch of his 2026 Ohio gubernatorial campaign. As Jeremy Pelzer reports, the Columbus-area Republican’s hires include Jai Chabria,
J.D. Vance loans core advisers to boost Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio governor bid: report
Vivek Ramaswamy's bid to become Ohio's next governor has the support of the Trump administration, NBC News reported Monday. The billionaire entrepreneur, who recently left his post with Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),
Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced Republicans and tradition
Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has ...
Vivek Ramaswamy plans to announce Ohio gubernatorial run
The co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative plans to announce a run for Ohio governor, two people ...
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Vivek Ramaswamy LAW ’13 steps down from DOGE, rumored to make Ohio gubernatorial bid
Ramaswamy will reportedly run for Ohio governor in 2026 after leaving the Department of Government Efficiency.