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Latest news on the Ohio Senate, covering updates on Senators Bernie Moreno and the upcoming appointment to replace J.D. Vance following his election as Vice President.
The Ohio Senate representation has undergone significant changes, with Republican Bernie Moreno defeating incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in the November 2024 election, winning by 50.09% to 46.47%. Additionally, Senator J.D. Vance's election as Vice President has created a vacancy that Governor Mike DeWine must fill through appointment.
Governor DeWine is expected to announce his selection for Vance's Senate seat imminently, as the appointee must be sworn in before Vance's vice-presidential inauguration on 20 January 2025. The governor has emphasised that his choice will need to be someone who can both legislate effectively and successfully campaign, as the appointee will need to contest a special election in 2026 to complete Vance's term.
Several prominent Ohio Republicans are under consideration for the appointment, including Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, who recently met with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago alongside Governor DeWine. Other potential appointees include State Treasurer Robert Sprague, former State Senator Matt Dolan, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Congressman Mike Carey, and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Jane Timken.
Ohio's political landscape has shifted significantly since 2008, when the state twice voted for Barack Obama. The state has increasingly trended Republican, with Trump winning by an 11.2-point margin in 2024, helping secure Moreno's victory over Brown. This shift has given Republicans control of both Senate seats for the first time since 2007.
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