JD Vance Elected to US Senate

Vance Defeats Ryan in Close Race

JD Vance, the Republican candidate, has been elected to the US Senate from Ohio. Vance defeated Democratic candidate Tim Ryan in the November 9, 2022 general election, winning 53% to 46.9%. Mike DeWine, the governor of Ohio, issued a statement congratulating Vance on his victory.

Vance's Background

Vance is a former US Marine, venture capitalist, and author. He gained national attention for his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which chronicled his upbringing in Appalachia. Vance is a graduate of Yale Law School.

Vance's Political Career

Vance was elected to the US Senate in 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023. He is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Vance is considered to be a rising star in the Republican Party.

Vance's Relationship with Trump

Vance was a supporter of former President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. In 2020, Trump considered Vance as a potential running mate. Vance has said that he would be "honored" to be Trump's running mate in 2024.