Senator JD Vance of Ohio is set to resign from his Senate position at midnight on Thursday as he gets ready to assume the vice presidency later this month. In his resignation letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Vance expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Ohio during his two-year term, highlighting the honor it has been to hold the office.
Governor DeWine will be responsible for appointing an interim senator to fill Vance's seat until a special election is conducted in 2026. The newly elected individual will then serve the remaining two years of Vance's six-year term. In his statement regarding the resignation, Vance reiterated a commitment to his roots and promised to support President-elect Donald Trump in his efforts to advance his agenda, aiming to strengthen and enhance the nation over the next four years.
This transition follows the recent certification of Vance and Trump's victory, which contrasts sharply with the previous events four years ago when the Capitol was attacked by a violence-prone mob of Trump supporters. Both Trump and Vance are scheduled to take the oath of office on January 20.
7 Comments
Karamba
Resigning to serve in a higher office is a logical step, and I support his decision!
Matzomaster
I'm proud of Vance for supporting Trump's agenda; we need that kind of leadership!
Rotfront
Vance's resignation comes off as a self-serving move. Ohio deserves better!
Karamba
It’s great to see dedicated leaders stepping up—looking forward to Vance's leadership!
Rotfront
Resigning to take a vice presidential role? This is a clear prioritization of ambition over service.
Africa
Is Vance really grateful for serving Ohio, or just grateful for the next step in his career?
Comandante
Why do we continue promoting those who have divided the nation? This isn’t leadership!