JD Vance, the Vice President-elect, will resign from his US Senate seat on Friday. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will appoint a successor. Potential candidates include Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Treasurer Robert Sprague, US Rep. Mike Carey, state Sen. Matt Dolan, former GOP chair Jane Timken, and GOP attorney Mehek Cooke. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is a speculated choice.