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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans to announce Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Friday as his nominee to fill the Senate vacancy left by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance ahead of Monday's inauguration ceremony. FOX News reported.
The announcement is scheduled for around 1 p.m.
Mr. Vance notified the Senate of his resignation on January 9, and it was formally announced the next day. He officially resigned 10 days before Trump and the next president were sworn into office.
“Dear people of Ohio, I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving as your representative in the United States Senate. When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from and to make sure I lived. “I live up to that promise every day,” Vance said in a statement.
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DeWine revealed his choice to replace J.D. Vance. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
“The American people gave President Trump an undeniable mandate to put America first at home and abroad. Over the next four years, I will do everything in my power to help President Trump implement his policies. Together, we will make America stronger, safer and more prosperous than ever before. ”
Mr. Vance resigned from the Senate before being sworn into office. (Getty Images)
After Vance's resignation, new U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) issued a statement saying, “Ohio could not be prouder of J.D. Vance! He served first in the Marines and then in the U.S. Senate. He has served our country with great honor.” And now, as our 50th Vice President, we are extremely grateful for JD's unwavering support from its earliest days. A truly amazing journey for an outstanding person! ”
Once the new senators are sworn in, Republicans will officially have a 53-vote majority.
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On Thursday, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of a candidate to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R). He nominated Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Mr. Moody cannot take office until Mr. Rubio formally resigns, and is expected to resign after it is confirmed that he is likely to become secretary of state on Monday.
