Vance, who served two years of his six-year Senate term, informed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine of his plans in a resignation letter Thursday, saying his resignation would be effective at midnight.
“As I prepare to assume my duties as Vice President of the United States, I would like to express that it has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve the people of Ohio in the Senate over the past two years,” Vance wrote.
DeWine, a Republican, will appoint Vance’s replacement. His successor will fill the seat until a special election is held in 2026. The winner of the special election would serve the remaining two years of Vance’s term.
“When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from, and I’ve made sure to live by that promise every single day,” Vance said in a statement announcing his resignation.
Over the next four years, he said, he will do all he can to help President-elect Donald Trump enact his agenda.
“Together, we will make America stronger, safer, and more prosperous than ever before,” he said.
Congress certified Trump and Vance’s victory on Monday in a proceeding that stood in stark contrast to four years ago, when a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and disrupted the process. Trump and Vance will take the oath of office on Jan. 20.
JD Vance, United States Senate, Mike DeWine, Ohio
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