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.

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.

McCormick said in a statement that he’s “thrilled” Aument has agreed to serve in this role, citing his background as an Army veteran and role as whip for the Republican majority in the state Senate. The Aument appointment is McCormick’s first staffing decision.