WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after Cincinnati Republican JD Vance was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, his spokesman said Thursday that Vance would resign from the job at midnight so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance announced Thursday his resignation from the Senate effective at midnight, so he can be sworn in as vice president on Jan. 20.

Gov. Mike DeWine hasn't announced who he will appoint, but sources said the Senate seat is likely Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's if he wants it.

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Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a “no-drama" election certification ceremony of the 2024 election results for President-elect Trump.

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight Thursday ahead of his inauguration. With Donald Trump and Vance’s victory over Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Van

Ohio governor will appoint a replacement to serve until November 2026 special election to fill out the remainder of Vance's term.

Vance's seat to be filled by gubernatorial appointee, who will serve until special election in November 2026; winner will finish Vance's term

Once DeWine appoints his choice for Senate, the replacement will serve in that seat until a special election in 2026.