JD Vance Credits Hindu Wife for Political Rise

Tapped by Trump as Running Mate, Vance Praises Spouse's Faith

Vance Meets Wife at Yale Law School, Family Now Central to Campaign

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) has credited his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, and her Hindu faith for his political rise, including his recent selection as Donald Trump's running mate.

Vance met Chilukuri Vance at Yale Law School, and she has been a constant support since, playing a pivotal role in his transition to politics. The couple married in 2014 and have three children together.

Vance, who converted to Catholicism, has often spoken about the importance of Chilukuri Vance's Hindu faith in their family life and its influence on his own spiritual beliefs. He believes the teachings of Hinduism have helped shape his values and principles.

As Vance and Chilukuri Vance embark on the campaign trail, they are expected to highlight the role of faith in their personal and political lives, including Chilukuri Vance's Hindu heritage and its impact on the family.