Meet the New Senator: JD Vance
From Hillbilly to the Hill
JD Vance, the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," was sworn into the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2023. Vance, a Republican, represents Ohio in the 118th United States Congress. He is the first Ohio Senator to take office without former President Donald Trump's endorsement.
27 Things to Know About JD Vance
Vance has led a fascinating life, from his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, to his service in the Marines to his success as an author. Here are 27 things to know about him:
- Born August 2, 1984, in Middletown, Ohio
- Author of "Hillbilly Elegy," a best-selling memoir
- Wife, Usha Vance, is a litigator based in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
- Met his wife while attending Yale Law School
- Served four years as a Combat Correspondent in the Marines
- First military veteran to serve on a major Presidential ticket
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