Senator JD Vance: Ohio Republican and Vice Presidential Nominee
Early Life and Education
James David Vance, born August 2, 1984, in Middletown, Ohio, is the son of a nurse and a truck driver. After graduating from Middletown High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
Military Service and Legal Career
Vance served in the Marines from 2003 to 2007, including a tour in Iraq. He earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 2013 and worked as a venture capitalist before entering politics.
Political Career
Vance gained national attention with the publication of his bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," in 2016. He announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2021 and won the election in November 2022.
Trumpian Politics
Vance has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and has sought to emulate his political style. He has promoted the former president's false claims of election fraud and has echoed his rhetoric on immigration and trade.
Vice Presidential Nomination
In July 2023, Vance was chosen as the Republican nominee for vice president in the 2024 presidential election. The Republican National Convention will officially nominate the ticket in the summer of 2024.
Key Facts
- Age: 39
- Born: Middletown, Ohio
- Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps (2003-2007)
- Education: Yale Law School (J.D.)
- Political Party: Republican
- Current Position: U.S. Senator for Ohio (2023-present)
- Vice Presidential Nominee: 2024 Republican National Convention
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