Vivek Ramaswamy, former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is set to announce his candidacy for governor of Ohio in 2026, following reports from multiple sources including The Washington Post and The Hill. While no formal announcement has been made, sources close to the matter expect Ramaswamy to declare his candidacy by Friday evening.
Ramaswamy’s decision comes as current Governor Mike DeWine prepares to name Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as the replacement for Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the Senate, leaving the governor’s seat open once DeWine hits his term limit.
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Ramaswamy aims to achieve notable accomplishments at DOGE before officially launching his campaign, positioning himself as a strong contender against other Republicans like Attorney General Dave Yost.
On the Democratic side, former state health director Amy Acton is also preparing to run for the governorship.
Ramaswamy has been a long-time ally of Trump, who has previously highlighted Ramaswamy’s potential in Ohio politics. His announcement is anticipated shortly, marking a significant move in the state’s political landscape ahead of the upcoming election.
In October, Ramaswamy joined the PBD Podcast, where Patrick Bet-David presented him with some shocking data about his odds of becoming Ohio’s next governor.
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