Despite the topographical differences and the different regional economies of the South and the industrial Midwest, my travels had been confined larg… - JD Vance

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Despite the topographical differences and the different regional economies of the South and the industrial Midwest, my travels had been confined largely to places where the people looked and acted like my family. We ate the same foods, watched the same sports, and practiced the same religion. That’s why I felt so much kinship with those people at the courthouse: They were hillbilly transplants in one way or another, just like me.

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James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American politician, author, and venture capitalist. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected Vice President of the United States in the 2024 election. Previously he served as the junior United States senator from Ohio from 2023 to 2025.

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Birth Name: James Donald Bowman
Alternative Names: J. D. Vance James David Vance J.D. Vance James David Hamel J. D. Hamel Sen. J.D. Vance Sen. J. D. Vance Sen. JD Vance Senator Vance Senator J.D. Vance Senator J. D. Vance Sen. Vance VP Vance Vice President Vance Vice President JD Vance VP JD Vance Senate President J.D. Vance shillbilly Vladimir Futon Senate President JD. Vance
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