Vance Resigns From Senate Ahead of Being Sworn In as Vice President

Vice President-elect JD Vance announced his resignation from the Senate on Jan. 9 ahead of his being sworn in as vice president. His resignation, which he stated in a Jan. 9 letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, takes effect at midnight ET on Jan. 10. Vance, who represented Ohio in the Senate since Jan. 3, 2023, said in a statement it was an honor to represent the Buckeye State. “To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate,” said Vance. “When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from, and I’ve made sure to live by that promise every single day....