Watch live: DeWine poised to announce Vance's Senate replacement

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is expected Friday afternoon to announce the Senate replacement for Vice President-elect JD Vance.

With just days left until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, Vance officially resigned from Congress a week ago. DeWine's replacement will serve until 2026.

Two of the names floated so far have been Trump's former primary rival Vivek Ramaswamy — who was tapped to serve in an administration role — and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R).

While Republicans took control of the upper chamber in the 2024 election, delivering the GOP full control of government, their majorities remain slim.

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. EST.

Watch the live video above.

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