Ohio law provides that when there is a vacancy in the United States Senate, it is the governor who makes that interim appointment. And so I have the obligation to make an appointment which I'm told [the interim appointment] will basically last until after the 2026 election. I think December 15 is the normal time when the new person who is elected or that person continues to be run and be in office. (30:57–31:03)
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Asserts that the interim appointment for the U.S. Senate will last until after the 2026 election.
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