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.

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.

Among the Vance advisers joining Ramaswamy’s team is Jai Chabria. Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and staunch Trump supporter, hadstepped down from his role as co-leader of the federal “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) commission.

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

Vice President JD Vance's political team, including two top advisors, is joining Vivek Ramaswamy's soon-to-be announced 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run, a source with knowledge confirmed to Fox News.

Explore the strategic partnership between JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy as they navigate Ohio's gubernatorial race, leveraging their backgrounds and connections to reshape the Republican landscape.

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.

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

Vivek Ramaswamy, the multi-millionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, plans to launch a bid for Ohio governor, multiple sources confirm to Fox News Digital.

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.

With evangelical Christians holding sway in the Republican Party, Ramaswamy ... from Ohio who’s, like, my friend. I mean, seriously, InnovateOhio board? We had Bernie Moreno, JD Vance, Vivek ...

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