Who Will Take JD Vance's Senate Seat?
Candidates
With JD Vance's election to the US Senate, a special election will be held to fill his vacant seat in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Several candidates have already announced their intention to run, including:
- Matt Huffman, President of the Ohio Senate
- Larry Householder, former Speaker of the Ohio House
- Bob Cupp, Speaker of the Ohio House
Special Election
The special election will be held on August 1, 2023. The winner will serve the remainder of Vance's term, which ends in January 2025.
The special election will be a primary election, meaning that all candidates from all parties will run on the same ballot. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election on November 7, 2023.
Huffman, Householder, and Cupp
Huffman, Householder, and Cupp are all considered to be strong candidates for the seat.
Huffman is the current President of the Ohio Senate and has been a state legislator since 2001.
Householder is the former Speaker of the Ohio House and has been a state legislator since 1997.
Cupp is the current Speaker of the Ohio House and has been a state legislator since 2001.
Other Candidates
In addition to Huffman, Householder, and Cupp, several other candidates have announced their intention to run for Vance's seat.
These candidates include:
- Tom Brinkman, a former state representative
- Theresa Gavarone, a former state representative
- Steve Huffman, a businessman
- Rex Damschroder, a farmer
- Joe Blystone, a businessman
Conclusion
The special election to fill JD Vance's seat in the Ohio House of Representatives will be held on August 1, 2023. The winner will serve the remainder of Vance's term, which ends in January 2025.
Several candidates have already announced their intention to run, including Matt Huffman, Larry Householder, and Bob Cupp.