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Latest news on JD Vance, Vice President-elect and Ohio Senator. Coverage of the former 'Hillbilly Elegy' author's transition to office, Senate work, and preparations for inauguration.
JD Vance, born James Donald Bowman in 1984, is set to become Vice President of the United States after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. The Republican Senator from Ohio, venture capitalist, and bestselling author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' will become the first millennial and first veteran since John McCain to appear on a winning presidential ticket.
Following the Trump-Vance ticket's victory over Kamala Harris, Vance will resign his Senate seat before taking office on 20 January 2025. His debate performance in October 2024 is widely credited with helping secure the election win, though controversy persisted over his statements about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, and his views on childlessness. His favorability ratings showed steady improvement throughout the campaign, rising to 42.6% by late October.
Vance's personal story continues to resonate with many Americans: raised in poverty in Middletown, Ohio, he served in the Marine Corps before attending Ohio State University and Yale Law School. His interfaith marriage to Usha Chilukuri, a Hindu, and his 2019 conversion to Catholicism reflect his complex personal journey. The father of three has consistently emphasised the importance of family values in his political messaging.
Before entering politics, Vance worked in venture capital, notably with Peter Thiel's firm, and achieved literary success with 'Hillbilly Elegy', which became a Netflix film. His political evolution from self-described 'Never Trump guy' to Trump's vice president-elect mirrors broader changes in the Republican Party. As Ohio's junior Senator since 2023, he focused on issues like the East Palestine train derailment and took strong positions against continued aid to Ukraine.
Our Â鶹´«Ã½ feed provides comprehensive coverage of Vice President-elect Vance's transition to office, his remaining Senate duties, and preparations for the incoming Trump administration. As the January 2025 inauguration approaches, staying informed about this influential figure in American politics becomes increasingly important for understanding the future direction of US conservative politics.