Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Author, Venture Capitalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Middletown, Ohio, United States |
Latest News about JD Vance
20/01/2025
JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States alongside President Donald Trump, marking the beginning of his term in Trump's second administration. He resigned from his position as U.S. Senator for Ohio just 10 days prior to his inauguration to assume the role of Vice President.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | JD Vance is the 50th Vice President of the United States, serving in President Donald Trump's second administration since January 2025. He is best known as the author of the bestselling memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' (2016), which chronicles his experiences growing up in a working-class family in Ohio and Kentucky. Before his political career, Vance worked as a corporate lawyer, venture capitalist, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Middletown High School (2003) |
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| Undergraduate | Ohio State University - Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Philosophy (2009) |
| Graduate | Yale Law School - Juris Doctor (2013) |
| Additional | Served as editor of the Yale Law Journal |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Usha Vance (met during law school) |
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| Children | Three children |
| Residence | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Religion | Catholic (converted to Catholicism) |
Relationships & More
| Political Mentor | Peter Thiel (billionaire tech mogul and venture capital investor) |
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| Political Affiliation | Republican |
Family
| Birth Name | James Donald Bowman |
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| Mother | Beverly Vance |
| Parental Status | Parents divorced during his childhood |
Career
| Military Service |
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| Legal Career |
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| Venture Capital |
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| Political Career |
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| Other Ventures |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/JDVance1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born as James Donald Bowman, not JD Vance | |
| 2. Is the third-youngest vice president in U.S. history | |
| 3. Began writing 'Hillbilly Elegy' while still at Yale Law School | |
| 4. Initially opposed Donald Trump's candidacy but became a strong supporter during Trump's presidency | |
| 5. Won a crowded Republican primary in 2022 with Trump's endorsement | |
| 6. Defeated Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Ryan in the 2022 Senate general election | |
| 7. Resigned from Senate on January 10, 2025, just 10 days before becoming Vice President |