Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, spoke about his efforts to fill Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s Senate seat in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Mr. Vance is scheduled to resign from the Senate before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, and Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will continue to serve alongside Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno until a special election in 2026. Republicans must be appointed. Several Ohio Republicans have been floated to replace Mr. Vance, but his supporters tout his good relationships with Mr. Trump and Mr. DeWine and his proven ability to win the race. . This puts him in a unique position to keep Vance’s Republican seat well into 2026 and beyond. (Related: Insider reveals who will and won’t replace J.D. Vance in the Senate)
“No matter who the governor appoints, I will support the governor’s decision,” Carey, who has been in contact with DeWine about appointments, told DCNF in an interview. “But I would like to be a senator.”
Mr. Carey won a special election to represent Ohio’s 15th Congressional District in November 2021 and is currently serving his first full term. President Trump specifically endorsed Carey ahead of the Republican primary in the district in August 2021. lost Ten other candidates received nearly 40% of the vote. (Related: Both parties expected to win House seats in Ohio’s twin special elections)
I am truly honored to have President Trump’s support. I want the support and support of all voters in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.https://t.co/zo00M8Y32N
— Carey For Congress (@MikeCareyOH15) March 18, 2024
President Trump: “Congressman Mike Carey is a tireless advocate for the great people of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.” I wrote On March 17, 2024, he announced his support for Carrie’s re-election on Truth Social. “A proud veteran, Mike is committed to securing our borders, upholding the rule of law, growing our economy, lowering taxes, eliminating unnecessary regulations, supporting our brave service members and veterans, and always supporting our lives under siege. We are fighting to protect and protect the Second Amendment.”
“Mike Carrey is a champion of America First. He endorsed me on the first day of my campaign and has my full and complete support!” President Trump added.
One of Carey’s major former opponents and several labor groups also support the Ohio congressman’s bid for the Senate, according to interviews and statements provided to the DCNF.
Ohio Rep. Jeff Ralle also described Carey as “calm” and a “great congressman,” and said in an interview with DCNF, “He has proven he can win in contested primaries.” Lale placed Carey won 11 Republican primaries in 2021 after President Trump endorsed her.
“Mike has been a great friend to firefighters for many years. He has been one of our top advocates since becoming a member of Congress,” Columbus Firefighters Union President Steve Stein told DCNF. “He’s one of those people who always shows up for us.”
The Ohio State Firefighters Association also endorsed Carey’s bid for the Senate seat. letter to DeWine on Nov. 12.
Carey, a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the House’s main tax committee, told DCNF that one of his top priorities in the next Congress, whether he’s a member of the House or the Senate, is to: he said. save More than $3.4 trillion in tax cuts signed into law by the first Trump administration in December 2017. Many of the tax relief provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are: Expired It is set to expire at the end of 2025 unless the Republican-controlled House and Senate pass new legislation to extend it in the next Congress.
with our friends @wasshoi_gop Dear Members, We have traveled the country to hear directly from Americans who will be affected by the expiration of the TCJA tax cuts. We work together to help families, small businesses and communities thrive and prosper. https://t.co/cdepQGjXWf
— Congressman Mike Carey (@RepMikeCarey) November 7, 2024
Carey, a former coal company executive, is also a powerful figure. advocate For supporting an “all of the above” energy approach that prioritizes U.S. energy security and access to cheap, reliable energy sources. he is sharp criticized The Biden-Harris administration’s regulatory actions seek to curb coal and natural gas power generation.
Mr. Carey also told the DCNF: give Additional resources to clarify which Medicare benefits caregivers are eligible for, and provide Financial incentives to convert vacant office buildings into housing.
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, former Ohio Republican Party Chair Jane Timken, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan are also being considered to fill Vance’s Senate seat, the Daily Caller reported. previously reported.
DeWine’s appointment of Carey to replace Vance could further jeopardize the House Republican conference’s slim majority until a special election can be held in early 2025. Republicans currently hold a six-seat majority in the House, with five races still to be held. called By Associated Press.
DeWine’s office did not respond to DCNF’s request for comment.
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