Ramaswamy is expected to head DOGE until its deadline of July 2026, lining his timing up for the Ohio gubernatorial election scheduled November 2026.
J.D. Vance had four years left on his Senate term before he resigned from his seat. Jon Husted is expected to take his place.
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.
Gov. Mike DeWine's decision ends months of jockeying among top Ohio Republicans for the Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Vance.
An Ohio operative spoke with Newsweek about the DOGE co-chair's potential aspirations for the Ohio governor's office.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to the Senate seat recently vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine has tapped his Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill J.D. Vance’s seat in the United States Senate.
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.