CINCINNATI — Cincinnati native Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to step down from his position to lead President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and announce a run for Ohio governor, two sources familiar with the planning told ABC News. WCPO 9 first reported Ramaswamay was going to run for governor last week.
Ramaswamy is expected to make his announcement early next week.
This move comes after weeks of speculation regarding Ramaswamy’s potential political ambitions, including the possibility of seeking the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
While reports previously suggested Ramaswamy was warming up to the idea of a Senate run, his long-term goal has always been to serve as Ohio’s governor, according to a spokesperson in an earlier interview.
Ramaswamy has been a prominent figure in recent political discussions. Reports from multiple outlets, including the Associated Press and The Washington Post, revealed that he had conversations with both Trump and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about the Senate seat. Trump reportedly encouraged Ramaswamy to pursue the position, but DeWine ultimately went with Lt. Gov. Husted as his appointee.
He was born in Cincinnati to Indian immigrants and graduated from St. Xavier graduate. He earned a degree in Biology from Harvard and a J.D. from Yale Law School.
Ramaswamy has a background as a biotech entrepreneur. He worked for a hedge fund before starting a biotech company, Roivant Sciences. He also wrote two books titled "Woke Inc." and "Nation of Victims."
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