Columbus-area Republican Jon Husted on Tuesday resigned from his post as Ohio lieutenant governor and was sworn in as Ohio’s newest U.S. senator, replacing newly-minted U.S. vice-president JD Vance, who administered the oath of office to his successor.

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was sworn in as Ohio's newest U.S. senator Tuesday, just one day after his predecessor became vice president of the United States. Vice President JD Vance administered the oath to Husted during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol attended by Husted's family, Gov. Mike DeWine and Sen. Bernie Moreno.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.