Ohio, USA: Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a trusted figure in governance reforms under President-elect Trump, is reportedly preparing to run for Ohio governor. At 39 years old, the Harvard and Yale alumnus is expected to announce his candidacy for the position currently held by Governor Mike DeWine, who is term-limited, ahead of the November 2026 election. The news was first reported by The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources.

Ramaswamy, who transitioned from business to politics, previously ran unsuccessfully in the Republican presidential primaries. Now a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, he has been tasked with governance reforms alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Born to Indian immigrant parents in Cincinnati, Ramaswamy’s potential gubernatorial run signals his continued rise in American politics. An Ohio political insider familiar with his plans shared with The Washington Post that Ramaswamy intends to finalize achievements in his current role before formally announcing his campaign.

“The plan remains consistent: accomplish key goals in governance and then move forward with a bid for governor,” the source revealed, speaking on condition of anonymity.

According to the insider, Ramaswamy’s announcement is imminent, with a prepared statement ready for release. If successful, he will succeed Mike DeWine in the 2026 election.