Jd Vance Wiki

Jd Vance Wiki: Family, Career, Political Views, and Ohio Senate Race

Early Life and Education

James David Vance (JD Vance) was born in Middletown, Ohio, on August 2, 1984, to Bev and Donald Bone. He was later adopted by his mother's second husband, Robert Vance. Vance attended Middletown High School and received a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a law degree from Yale Law School.

Military and Legal Career

After law school, Vance served as a Marine Corps officer in Iraq. He then worked as an associate at a Cincinnati law firm before joining the investment firm Mithril Capital Management in 2012.

Political Career

Vance became politically active in 2016, supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign. In 2017, he published the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," which explored his childhood in Appalachia and the economic and social struggles faced by many Americans.

Ohio Senate Race

In 2021, Vance announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio. He has positioned himself as a conservative Republican, emphasizing traditional values, economic populism, and support for Trump. Vance is considered a frontrunner in the Republican primary.

Personal Life

Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri, a lawyer. They have three children.

Key Political Positions

• Pro-life
• Supports the Second Amendment
• Advocates for tax cuts and deregulation
• Opposes government mandates related to COVID-19
• Supports increased defense spending