Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is the top pick to fill JD Vance's Senate seat, pending governor's approval.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is the leading contender to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat, according to Republican insiders. Governor Mike DeWine will make the appointment, which would last until a special election in 2026, followed by a full term election in 2028. While Husted is a frontrunner, he has not confirmed if he will accept the role. Other potential candidates include Jane Timken, Frank LaRose, and Robert Sprague.

January 03, 2025
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