Vance was first elected to the Senate in 2022 with a term slated to end in 2028. But now, Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will be tasked with picking a temporary replacement for Vance until a special election is held in November 2026, reported The Cincinnati Enquirer.

J.D. Vance will have to give up his Senate seat when he becomes vice president, but Republicans will still control it and the chamber.

Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint someone to replace Ohio Sen. JD Vance after he resigns to become vice president.

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will now be tasked with picking a temporary replacement for Vance until a special election is held in November 2026, reported The Cincinnati Enquirer. Under state law, the governor must pick “some suitable person having the necessary qualifications for senator,” which leaves a broad swath of potentials.

Vice president-elect JD Vance is the clear front-runner for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination at this extremely early point, but here's a look at other Republicans who may mull a White House run

Brett Bruen warns the Democratic Party that JD Vance, newly elected Vice President, could succeed Donald Trump as President.

Donald Trump‘s running mate J. D. Vance might be on track to becoming the most powerful Vice President since Dick Cheney, who was one of the most influential people to ever hold the position. Knewz.com has learned Vance is also being eyed as the “heir apparent” to Trump—since the 78-year-old cannot run for Office for another term.