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.

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Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses President Donald Trump’s accomplishments in his first week in office and what’s next for him on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

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.

Ramaswamy will reportedly run for Ohio governor in 2026 after leaving the Department of Government Efficiency.

The co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative plans to announce a run for Ohio governor, two people familiar with his plans said.

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will not co-chair Trump’s newly created “Department of Government Efficiency.” Ramaswamy’s departure from the department comes as Trump was just sworn into office. He was tapped to lead it with Elon Musk. Ramaswamy, who has never held an elected office, is reportedly thinking of running for governor of Ohio in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy said he’s preparing to run for governor in his home state Ohio, after dropping out of a project to slash the size of the federal government.