I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate,' Vance wrote in a statement to his constituents.

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.

Vance's seat to be filled by gubernatorial appointee, who will serve until special election in November 2026; winner will finish Vance's term

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight Thursday ahead of his inauguration. With Donald Trump and Vance’s victory over Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Van

Once DeWine appoints his choice for Senate, the replacement will serve in that seat until a special election in 2026.

Vice President Elect JD Vance is seen in the House chamber with House and Senate Republicans after the 2024 election was certified by a Joint Session of Congress.

Congress officially certified the results of the 2024 presidential election, confirming Donald Trump as the next president and JD Vance as vice president. The tallying of the electoral votes concluded with Trump securing 312 votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226.

Congress officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the counting of the Electoral College votes from each state. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

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The medical procedure comes three weeks before Vance is sworn-in as vice president on Jan. 20 during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.