1984

JD Vance

vice president of the United States since 2025

soldierskierideologuecorporate lawyerfinancier

Born

1984-08-02, Middletown

Birthplace state

Ohio

Biography

James David Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio in 1984. He has worked as a soldier, skier, corporate lawyer, financier, author, and venture capitalist. Vance served in the United States Senate representing Ohio from 2023 to 2025 as a member of the Republican Party. He currently serves as the 50th vice president of the United States.

Occupation

JD Vance is recorded as a soldier, a skier, a ideologue, a corporate lawyer, a financier, a pundit, a author, a merchant, a jurist, a politician, a vice president and a writer, born in Ohio (b. 1984).

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JD Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio in 1984. Explore other notable figures from Ohio, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about JD Vance

Who was JD Vance?

JD Vance was vice president of the United States since 2025, born in Ohio (1984).

When and where was JD Vance born?

JD Vance was born on 1984-08-02 in Middletown.

What was JD Vance known for?

JD Vance is recorded as a soldier, a skier, a ideologue, a corporate lawyer, a financier, a pundit, a author, a merchant, a jurist, a politician, a vice president and a writer.

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