DeWine to pick Jon Husted for Vance’s U.S. Senate seat [Video]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is appointing his Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to take over the JD Vance’s Senate seat.DeWine made the announcement from the Statehouse Friday. They both revealed Husted learned of the decision the day prior.Husted will serve until 2026 when he would then presumably defend his seat in a special election.”I want someone who had a firm grasp and understanding and the diversity and greatness of Ohio,” DeWine said.He also said he wants someone who understands the relationship between state and federal government and someone who is a “workhorse.””I want someone who will go to the United States Senate and work,” DeWine said.DeWine said he called Donald Trump Friday morning to tell him about the decision.”He was very gracious and seemed to be very happy and said some very nice things about Jon Husted,” DeWine said.The governor addressed rumored talks of biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who reportedly threw …