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.

NBC News confirmed a report - citing two sources - that Ramaswamy will focus his efforts on a campaign to become the next governor of Ohio.

We had Bernie Moreno, JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy and me ... a black-tie inaugural ball in Washington sponsored by the Ohio Republican Party. “The question is can you bypass the 20 years ...

In his first opportunity to address his high-profile departure, Ramaswamy denied he had a falling-out with Elon Musk, the co-creator of DOGE.

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.

DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, but Husted recently accepted DeWine's appointment to the U.S. Senate, replacing Vice President JD Vance.

Ramaswamy's entry point to state government was an invitation to the board of InnovateOhio, which Gov. DeWine set up in 2018.

A number of President Trump’s most vocal and controversial allies are considering runs for governor in 2026, opening the door to the president having more influence in state capitals across the

Vivek Ramaswamy, former DOGE member and biotech entrepreneur, is preparing to run for Ohio governor. Despite past political struggles and mixed reactions, he gains popularity among Trump supporters. His candidacy challenges established Republican figures like Attorney General Dave Yost,

Ohio legislative leaders have foregone the splashy press conferences rolling out priority bills at a rapid pace.

Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of Ohio, his home state