President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged billionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to consider filling Ohio’s vacant Senate seat should the post be offered to him, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private deliberations.Ramaswamy publicly withdrew his name from consideration for the post in November, after Trump chose him to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” panel along with billionaire executive Elon Musk.
But the Ohio native has reemerged in recent days as one of the leading contenders for the Senate seat and is in advanced discussions with GOP leaders about the position, the people said.
JD Vance, who previously held the seat, officially resigned Friday to serve as Trump’s vice president. Under Ohio law, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) will appoint a replacement for the next two years, and then a special election on Nov.
3, 2026, will decide who serves until the term expires in 2029.
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HORRIBLE: After Ramascamy insulted the American people and disappeared for 12 days, Trump thinks it’s a good idea for Vivek to campaign for a senate seat.
This is a huge blunder by the Trump campaign.
Sorry Vivek, I'd my vote is for Topanga.
@ChameleonMayaGreen1yr1Y
This is very clear. This is Trump pushing Vivek off the national stage. Vivek had to be punished for his failure. He tried to leapfrog his political career and got sent to the back of the line.
Zero percent chance that DeWine chooses Vivek and DeWine couldn’t care less what Trump wants.
Can H1B visa holders be Senators? Because Vivek might want to step aside in favor of one of those.
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