Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, chose to replace JD Vance in the Senate

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President JD Vance in the US Senate.

Husted, 57, will serve until a special election in November 2026, the winner of which will complete the remainder of Vance’s term.

Vance and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday.

DeWine said at a press conference that when he was thinking about his appointment, he wanted “someone who knew Ohio” and a proven “workhorse.”

“Serious times call for serious people,” he said.

DeWine praised Husted’s achievements in economic development, which include a commitment by Intel to invest more than $20 billion in manufacturing facilities in the state.

“In my mind, my mission has always been clear: to ensure Ohioans have access to good jobs, quality job training and the opportunity to achieve their vision,” Husted said when he accepted the appointment Friday.

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