Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to replace JD Vance in U.S. Senate

Husted will fill Vance’s seat at least until a special election in 2026.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will join the U.S. Senate, filling the seat formerly held by Vice President-elect JD Vance.

Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced his pick of Husted to succeed Vance in a news conference Friday afternoon. Husted has been Ohio lieutenant governor since 2019.