Vance Wins Ohio Senate Seat as Masters Loses Arizona

JD Vance defeated Democrat Tim Ryan to win Ohio's open Senate seat on November 8, 2022, becoming the first Thiel-funded former employee to enter Congress. Blake Masters lost the Arizona Senate race to incumbent Mark Kelly the same night. Vance was sworn in January 2023 and was selected as Trump's running mate in July 2024, taking office as Vice President in January 2025.