Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is emerging as the top contender to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the US Senate, as per two Republican sources familiar with the situation. The decision to appoint Vance's replacement rests with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who must make the appointment before Vance and President-elect Donald Trump assume office on January 20.
While Husted has long harbored ambitions for the Ohio governorship, it remains uncertain whether he would accept the Senate appointment. Husted previously ran for governor in 2018 but withdrew from the race to become DeWine's running mate.
