When Vivek Ramaswamy formally launches his expected bid to succeed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate appears on track to become the favorite for the Buckeye State’s governor’s mansion.

Vivek Ramaswamy said he’s preparing to run for governor in his home state Ohio, after dropping out of a project to slash the size of the federal government.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy co-hosted an X Space on the department of government efficiency to discuss its current initiatives and past government spending. This came as Ramaswamy is now out of DOGE for his yet-to-be-launched campaign for Ohio governor election.