Two years ago this week, JD Vance began a career on Capitol Hill. As he resigns, that part of the Ohio Republican's career is now over.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Ohio Senate seat at midnight as he prepares for his new role a heartbeat away from the presidency. Vance will take the oath of office alongside President-elect Donald Trump on Jan.

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the U.S. Senate as he and President-elect Donald Trump prepare to take office on Jan. 20, 2025.

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.

JD Vance has officially resigned from his Senate seat as he prepares to become vice president later this month. Vance, who served two years of his six-year Senate term, informed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine of his plans in a resignation letter Thursday,