JD Vance to Vacate Senate Seat for Vice Presidency

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement for Vance's Senate seat until a special election in 2026.

JD Vance, elected as vice president, will leave his Ohio Senate seat in January 2025.
Governor Mike DeWine is tasked with appointing a temporary successor to Vance's seat.
The appointed successor will serve until a special election is held in 2026 to complete the term.
Potential candidates for the appointment include Vivek Ramaswamy, Matt Dolan, and Frank LaRose.
With Bernie Moreno's recent Senate victory, both of Ohio's Senate seats will be held by Republicans for the first time since 2007.