JD Vance to resign from Senate seat Thursday ahead of inauguration [Video]

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight Thursday ahead of his inauguration.With Donald Trump and Vance’s victory over Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Vance’s Senate seat will now be filled by another person appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.Once Vance’s resignation becomes official, DeWine will be able to appoint someone else to fill the remainder of his term. That person would serve until 2026 when the appointee would presumably defend their seat in a special election.Vance resigned his Senate seat Thursday through a letter to DeWine. A spokesperson with DeWine’s office said there was no update Thursday regarding the appointment to replace Vance in the Senate.”To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate,” Vance said in a statement Thursday. “When I was elected to this office, I promised to never …