According to Ohio law, if a U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, the governor appoints a replacement who serves until December 15 following the next regular state election that occurs more than 180 days after the vacancy. A special election to fill the remainder of the term is then held during that regular state election, which in this case would be November 3, 2026.[1][2] Governor Mike DeWine has stated that he will announce an interim replacement after Vance has resigned his seat sometime before January.[3]
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