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Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine will announce Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Friday as his pick for the Senate vacancy left by Vice President-elect JD Vance ahead of his inauguration on Monday, Fox News has learned.
The announcement will be around 1 pm
Vance notified the Senate of his impending resignation on January 9, which became official the following day. He officially resigned 10 days before he and President-elect Trump were sworn in.
“To the people of Ohio, I express my sincere gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate. When I was elected to this office, I promised that I would never forget where I came from, and I have made sure to live that promise every day,” Vance said in a statement. .
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DeWine revealed his choice to replace JD Vance. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
“The American people have given President Trump an undeniable mandate to put America first, both at home and abroad. Over the next four years, I will do everything I can to help President Trump implement his agenda. Together, we will make America stronger, safer and more prosperous. than ever before.”
Vance resigned from the Senate before being sworn in. (Getty Images)
After Vance’s resignation, incoming Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said in a statement of his own: “Ohio could not be prouder of JD Vance! He has served our country with great honor, first in the Marines, then in the US Senate, and now as our 50th Vice President I am extremely grateful to JD for his early and unwavering support.Truly an amazing journey for a remarkable man!
Once the new senator is sworn in, Republicans will officially have a 53-vote majority.
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On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced his pick to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the upper house. He chose Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Moody cannot be sworn in until Rubio formally resigns, which he is expected to do after his likely confirmation as secretary of state on Monday.
