Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign submitted paperwork, starting his broad hope for Ohio governor, which Fox News Digital can confirm.
The venture capitalist’s campaign submitted a treasurer form to the Ohio Secretary of State on Friday. This form is a request from the candidate's campaign committee before making any expenditure or receiving a donation.
This document represents the formal registration of the Ramaswamy Governor's Council. While the document was presented under the name "Vivek Ramaswamy is Ohio" and online records did not notice a clear mention of the governor's bid, Ramaswamy has been hinting heavily at the Ohio governor's game, which will take place in 2026 . Mike Dewine Taking up a job in 2019, I am not qualified to run.
The document appeared a month after discovering that Ramaswami left President Donald Trump Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. In a statement to Fox News, Trump Vance Transition spokesman Anna Kelly said Ramaswamy “played a key role in helping us create Doge”.
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Vivek Ramaswamy speaks ahead of Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump held on October 27, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City The campaign rally took the stage. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
"He intends to run for the elected office soon, which requires him to stay outside the door according to the structure we announced today," Kelly explained. "We are very grateful for his contribution over the past two months and expect him to make the United States again," he explained. Play a vital role when great.”
After Ramaswamy left Doge, he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk polarized Trump supporters in support of the H-1B temporary worker visa. At the time, Ramaswamy said it was "honor" to help create Doge to resolve his departure.
“I believe Elon and the team will successfully simplify the administration,” he said. “I will soon give more comments on my future plans in Ohio. Most importantly, we are all in helping Trump The President once again makes America great again! ”
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Vivek Ramaswamy, then-public presidential candidate and businessman, spoke for the first time at the National Leadership Summit in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA on October 13, 2023. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)
Republican leaders have endorsed Ramaswamy in recent weeks, including the Republican Party. Mike Lee Utah, Tennessee and Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn said in an article that Ramaswamy possesses "a servant's heart and a great entrepreneurial mind."
"The people of Ohio will be served by his leadership and if he chooses to run, he will have my full support."
Lee said he was sure Ramaswami would win the governor’s race in Buckeyes and he would “change Ohio better.”
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Vivek Ramaswamy gestures on the stage of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA on July 16, 2024. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)
"The results will make me honored to benefit from Ohioans and Americans in partnership with @vivekgramaswamy, who I support with all my heart," Lee's X Post wrote.
Paul Steinhauser, Alex Nitzberg and Sophia Compton of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.