WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after Cincinnati Republican JD Vance was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, his spokesman said Thursday that Vance would resign from the job at midnight so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20.

World News Live: US Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance announced Thursday his resignation from the Senate effective at midnight, so he can be sworn in as vice president on Jan. 20.

Gov. Mike DeWine hasn't announced who he will appoint, but sources said the Senate seat is likely Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's if he wants it.

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.

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

Vance said it has been a "tremendous honor and privilege to serve the people of Ohio in the Senate over the past two years."

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.

Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a “no-drama" election certification ceremony of the 2024 election results for President-elect Trump.