Once Aument officially resigns, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will have 10 days to schedule a special election to fill the remainder of the Republican's term in the state Senate.

Its’s unclear when Aument will resign from his position, and who will try to run to fulfill the remaining two years of his term.

Sen. Ryan Aument to step down, take job with Senator-elect Dave McCormick

Senator-Elect Dave McCormick has appointed State Senator and Republican Whip Ryan Aument as his State Director, marking the first major staffing decision of his incoming U.S. Senate term.