Potential gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has received the endorsements of three Republican U.S. senators following the release of internal polling that showed him with a significant lead over possible challengers in the Republican primary.
The former presidential candidate, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official, and Ohio native has yet to formally announce a campaign, but has so far received endorsements from Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Rick Scott (R-FL).
“It’s been such a pleasure getting to know [Ramaswamy] and work with him,” wrote Blackburn in a post to the social media platform X on Monday. “The people of Ohio would be well served by his leadership, and if he chooses to run, he’ll have my full support.”
It’s been such a pleasure getting to know @VivekGRamaswamy and work with him. He has a servant’s heart and a brilliant entrepreneurial mind.
The people of Ohio would be well served by his leadership, and if he chooses to run, he’ll have my full support.
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) February 4, 2025
Scott similarly wrote in a post to X that Ramaswamy was “totally focused on trying to save our country,” and that he “would be a fantastic Governor,” and should Ramaswamy run, “he has my full support and endorsement.”
Sharing Scott’s endorsement, Lee predicted Ramaswamy would be a positive force for Ohio.
“If [Ramaswamy] runs for governor of Ohio (and I hope he does) he will not only win—he will transform Ohio for the better The results will benefit Ohioans—and Americans—for generations,” wrote Lee. “I’m honored to have worked with [Ramaswamy], and I support him wholeheartedly.”
The endorsements follow the release of a poll commissioned by Ramaswamy that showed him with a commanding lead over a hypothetical field of candidates.
Conducted by the firm President Donald Trump, Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, between January 26-27, the poll showed Ramaswamy leading the field of possible Republican primary candidates with 52 percent of the vote.
Behind Ramaswamy in the poll was Attorney General Dave Yost, who had 18 percent of support. Robert Sprague and Jeremiah Workman received 2 percent and 1 percent, while 22 percent were undecided. The pollsters predicted a margin of error of 4 percent.
Ramaswamy recently confirmed his interest in running for governor in a podcast appearance, explaining his departure from DOGE was necessary to pursue political office.
“It’s been my plan for, even before DOGE came into existence, but after I left the campaign, to pursue the path of likely running for Governor of Ohio,” said Ramaswamy. “When it became clear that you’re not able to do certain things while being part of the federal government, I made my choice.”
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Tom Pappert is the lead reporter for The Tennessee Star, and also reports for The Pennsylvania Daily Star and The Arizona Sun Times. Follow Tom on X/Twitter. Email tips to [email protected].
Photo “Vivek Ramaswamy” by Vivek Ramaswamy.
