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,

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.

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.