Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President JD Vance in the US Senate.
Husted, 57, will serve until a special election in November 2026, the winner of which will serve out the remainder of Vance’s term.
Vance and President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office on Monday.
Ohio Governor Jon Husted speaks at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, July 15, 2024.
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DeWine said at a news conference that when he considered his nomination he wanted “someone who knew Ohio” and a proven “workhorse.”
“Serious times call for serious people,” he said.
DeWine praised Husted’s track record in economic development, which includes Intel’s commitment to invest more than $20 billion in manufacturing plants in the state.
“I think my mission has always been clear: to ensure Ohioans have good jobs, quality job training and the opportunity to achieve their vision,” Husted said Friday when he accepted the nomination.
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