JD Vance to Resign Senate Seat Thursday Night

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign from his Senate seat at midnight Thursday as he prepares to assume his new role alongside President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Vance expressed gratitude to the people of Ohio and committed to supporting Trump's agenda. His resignation reduces the Republican Senate majority to 51 until Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appoints a temporary replacement, with a special election scheduled for November 2026 to determine who will complete Vance's term. Potential candidates for the seat include Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and former Ohio GOP Chair Jane Timken. DeWine has not yet announced his choice but has emphasized the importance of selecting someone capable of maintaining the seat in future elections.