J.D. Vance

About

Politician and Instagram star who is recognized for serving as the junior United States senator from Ohio. In July of 2024, Donald Trump selected him as his vice presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention. His political fame has led him to amass more than 190,000 followers on his teamjdvance Instagram account. 

Before Fame

He spent time in the Marine Corps prior to attending the Ohio State University. He went on to obtain a law degree from Yale University. 

Trivia

He previously worked as a Venture Capitalist at Steve Case's firm.  In 2016, he published the memoir, Hillbilly Elegy.  The book won him the Audie Award for Nonfiction the following year. He has been an investment partner with Revolution LLC. He publicly opposes the United States Respect for Marriage Act. 

Family Life

His full name is James David Vance. He and his wife Usha have three kids. He and his wife met in law school. 

Associated With

Director Ron Howard made the 2020 film Hillbilly Elegy which is based on his memoir of the same name.