Gov. DeWine to Appoint New Senator to Replace Vance

DeWine will interview candidates this week

Gov. Mike DeWine will begin interviewing candidates this week to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Rob Portman. Portman, a Republican, is retiring at the end of his term in January.

DeWine has said he is looking for a candidate who is "conservative, experienced, and electable." He has also said he wants someone who will "hit the ground running" in Washington, D.C.

Several Republicans have expressed interest in the appointment, including former state Treasurer Josh Mandel, former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, and current Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.

DeWine has not said when he will make his decision

DeWine has not said when he will make his decision, but he has said he wants to make it before the end of the year.

The appointee will serve until the next regularly scheduled election in 2022. At that time, voters will elect a senator to serve a full six-year term.

The appointment is expected to be controversial

The appointment is expected to be controversial, as both Republicans and Democrats are likely to criticize DeWine's choice.

However, DeWine has said he is confident that he will make a decision that is in the best interests of Ohio.