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Successor for JD Vance's Senate seat announces 2026 candidacy by June 30, 2025?
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as Successor for JD Vance's Senate Seat, Eyeing 2026 Special Election
Jan 11, 2025, 04:25 PM
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is preparing to appoint a successor to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, which will be officially open as of midnight Thursday. DeWine is looking for a candidate who can serve a long tenure and is capable of winning the special election in 2026, as well as running for a full six-year term in 2028. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has emerged as a front-runner for the appointment. DeWine has emphasized the need for a candidate who will focus on legislative work rather than public relations, aiming for innovative leadership in Ohio.
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