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JD Vance Resigns from Senate on January 10 to Prepare for Vice Presidential Inauguration on January 20

Jan 11, 2025, 08:44 PM

JD Vance, Vice President-elect, has officially resigned from his Senate seat to prepare for his inauguration as Vice President alongside President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. Vance's resignation took effect on January 10, 2025, as announced in a letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. In his letter, Vance expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Ohioans over the past two years and emphasized his commitment to supporting Trump's agenda to put America first. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will appoint a successor to fill Vance's Senate seat until the next scheduled federal election in 2026. Potential candidates for the seat include Rep. Mike Carey, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Attorney General Dave Yost, Lt. Gov. John Husted, and state Sen. Matt Dolan.