Trump Urges Ramaswamy to Fill Ohio Senate Seat Vacated by Vance

    Trump Urges Ramaswamy to Fill Ohio Senate Seat Vacated by Vance

    Jan 15, 2025, 07:14 PM

    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly encouraging Vivek Ramaswamy to consider taking the Ohio Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, who resigned to prepare for his new role. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine must appoint a replacement to serve until a special election in November 2026. Ramaswamy, who had previously withdrawn from contention for the seat, is now being considered again, despite his current role as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk. Ramaswamy has expressed interest in running for Ohio governor in 2026, which could coincide with the special election for Vance's Senate term. Trump's support for Ramaswamy's potential Senate appointment comes as DeWine weighs his options, with other candidates like Lt. Gov. Jon Husted also in the running.

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