DeWine Names Jon Husted to Vance Senate Seat – EVOL

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will replace Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the Senate, ending weeks of speculation as Washington, D.C., prepares to inaugurate Donald Trump for a second time as president.

Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) announced his decision to appoint Husted at a Friday afternoon press conference, calling him a workhorse with the “heart” to represent the people of Ohio. Trump had made a late push for DeWine to consider entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, but Husted was widely regarded as the front-runner in Ohio political circles.

He has the confidence of DeWine, serving as his deputy since 2019, and more than a decade of statewide experience.

“I have worked with him, I have seen him – I know his knowledge of Ohio, I know his heart,” DeWine said at the press conference, joined by Husted. “I know what he cares about. I know his skills, and all of that tells me that he is the right person for this.”

The other Republicans under serious consideration were state GOP Chairwoman Jane Timken and former state Rep. Jay Edwards, according to one source familiar with the deliberations.

Husted thanked DeWine for the opportunity as he took the podium on Friday, repeatedly

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