Vance, the vice president-elect, served less than two years in the chamber.

January 17, 2025, 1:25 PM

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Husted, 57, will serve until a special election in November 2026, the winner of which will complete the remainder of Vance’s term.

Vance and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Monday.

Ohio Lt Gov. Jon Husted speaks during the Republican National Convention (RNC) takes place in Milwaukee, July 15, 2024.

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DeWine said at a news conference that when he mulled over his appointment, he wanted “someone who knew Ohio” and a proven “workhorse.”

“Serious times demand serious people,” he said.

DeWine praised Husted’s track record on economic development, which includes a commitment from Intel to invest more than $20 billion in manufacturing plants in the state.

“In my mind, my mission has always been clear: to ensure Ohioans have access to good jobs, quality job training and the opportunity to achieve their vision,” Husted said as he accepted the appointment on Friday.

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