Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Set to Succeed JD Vance in U.S. Senate, Sources Say

Ohio’s Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is expected to take JD Vance’s Senate seat soon

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Set to Succeed JD Vance in U.S. Senate, Sources Say
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Set to Succeed JD Vance in U.S. Senate, Sources Say

Columbus: So, it looks like Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, is about to step into JD Vance’s shoes in the U.S. Senate. This news comes from a couple of folks who know what’s up but wanted to stay anonymous until the official announcement.

Husted was actually gearing up to run for governor in 2026, but now his plans might be shifting. This pick could save the GOP from a messy primary fight for Vance’s seat, which has been a hot topic among Ohio Republicans. Vance just resigned after less than two years in office, and now DeWine has the final say on who takes over.

Husted, who’s got a solid political background as a former House speaker and secretary of state, will hold the Senate seat until December 2026. After that, there’ll be a special election to fill the remaining two years of Vance’s term.

DeWine’s choice is pretty significant, especially since he’s been meeting with Trump lately. Husted’s future in politics is now closely linked to Trump and his circle, including Vivek Ramaswamy, who had his own Senate ambitions but recently showed interest in the appointment.

There’s a whole list of contenders eyeing Vance’s seat, including some familiar names from past elections. Whoever steps in will have to gear up for a special election in November 2026, where we might see some familiar faces, like Sherrod Brown, trying to make a comeback.

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