Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is quietly weighing in with Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and others in his home state to ensure his replacement in the Senate is a strong, pro-MAGA conservative, several sources told Newsmax.

Vance reportedly had a private meeting last Wednesday with DeWine at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbus. According to sources, Vance made it clear at the meeting that he wanted no RINOs or moderates, and if they were appointed he would oppose their reelection in 2026.

Vance is said to be strongly opposing state Sen. Matt Dolan, a close friend of DeWine who lost primaries for the Senate to Vance in 2022 and to Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno earlier this year.

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