An Ohio operative spoke with Newsweek about the DOGE co-chair's potential aspirations for the Ohio governor's office.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s frontrunner for the vacancy is Lt. Gov. Jon Husted — not Ramaswamy, Republican operatives told The Post.

Gov. Mike DeWine has selected his own Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to become the next senator from Ohio, passing over entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Two sources, granted anonymity to speak freely about the appointment, confirmed that DeWine (R) will pick Husted.

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor, sources familiar with his plans told The Washington Post. Ramaswamy

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.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine met with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy last weekend, returning him as a prospect for the coveted U.S. Senate appointment.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is tasked with appointing Vance's successor and hasn't said who he is considering for the role.

Vivek Ramaswamy could withdraw from working with the Department of Government Efficiency ahead of his bid for Ohio governor, which he intends to formally announce by the last week in January, according to a person close to the matter.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s move this week toward a run for governor of Ohio did not clear or freeze the Republican field the way someone so closely and visibly aligned with President-elect Donald Trump ordinarily might.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate