Ohio’s next U.S. senator is in the hands of Gov. Mike DeWine after Vice President-elect J.D. Vance submitted his resignation Thursday night. Vance, whose resignation took effect at midnight Friday morning,

Vice President-elect JD Vance smiles after the certification for Ohio is read during a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) AP

Washington — Sen. JD Vance will resign from his Senate seat Thursday at midnight as he prepares to become vice president later this month. Vance, who served two years of his six-year Senate term, informed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine of his plans in a resignation letter Thursday.

Gov. Mike DeWine hasn't announced who he will appoint, but sources said the Senate seat is likely Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's if he wants it.

Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a “no-drama" election certification ceremony of the 2024 election results for President-elect Trump.

Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.

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, Van

Ohio governor will appoint a replacement to serve until November 2026 special election to fill out the remainder of Vance's term.

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the U.S. Senate as he and President-elect Donald Trump prepare to take office on Jan. 20, 2025.

JD Vance resigns from the Senate to prepare for his role as US vice president alongside President Donald Trump. Vance's time in the Senate was marked