Vance made his intentions known in a letter Thursday to Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who will choose his successor.

Vice president-elect JD Vance has announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate, just days before President-elect Donald Trump and his administration assume the White House.

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after Cincinnati Republican JD Vance was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, his spokesman said Thursday that Vance would resign from the job at midnight so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20.

Vance's seat to be filled by gubernatorial appointee, who will serve until special election in November 2026; winner will finish Vance's term

Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) announced on Thursday he will resign from his seat in the Senate, effective at the start of Friday. Vance sent his resignation letter on Thursday to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) as he readies for the next four years in the White House.

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigned from the U.S. Senate, effective midnight on Friday — just over a week from Inauguration Day. Why it matters: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is expected to swiftly appoint Vance's replacement, who will join a GOP-led Congress.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Senate seat at midnight Thursday, clearing the way for his Jan. 20 swearing-in alongside Donald Trump.

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance will resign from his seat in Congress’ upper chamber on Thursday ahead of his inauguration as vice president to President-elect Donald Trump. Vance will step down from his seat at midnight on Thursday,

Fox News recently learned Vice President-elect JD Vance went to George Washington Hospital Friday afternoon for a "planned" minor surgery. "The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back at work tomorrow," Vance Spokesperson William Martin confirmed.