Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in the US Senate - AP News
Jon Husted was appointed by Governor DeWine to succeed JD Vance in the U.S. Senate, pledging to support Donald Trump's agenda.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, selecting a seasoned state official over political outsiders for the role.
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