Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted emerges as the late favorite for Vance’s Senate seat

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is a top contender to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the Senate, with Gov. Mike DeWine set to appoint a replacement before Vance and President-elect Donald Trump take office in January. Husted’s ambitions for governor and a potential Senate appointment have been discussed, with Trump’s endorsement viewed as crucial in a crowded primary. Other potential candidates for the Senate seat include Jane Timken and state Rep. Jay Edwards, while Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown has not ruled out running in the special election next year.

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