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.

Vivek Ramaswamy said he was interested in running for Ohio governor after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine chose Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice President JD Vance’s vacated Senate seat, according to

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has brought on Vice President JD Vance’s top political advisers ahead of his expected bid for Ohio governor, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. NBC News

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

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.

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.

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

Ramaswamy, who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2024, has signaled plans to run for governor of Ohio.

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.