Trump Chooses Ohio Senator J.D. Vance who has Breathitt County Roots as his VP Running Mate

The Republican National Convention, Republican delegates from across the country nominated Donald J. Trump for President and Senator J.D. Vance for Vice President in a historic display of party unity.

The Trump-Vance Campaign stated “President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance are the most unifying and competitive ticket in political history. Donald J. Trump’s record of success as a businessman and as a president who made America wealthy, safe, strong, and great again, coupled with J.D. Vance’s inspirational biography, military service, and dedication to America's working families, will appeal to voters of all backgrounds across the country. After President Trump secured the Republican nomination in record time, enthusiasm continues to grow for his movement to Make America Great Again, and we will deliver a sweeping victory for the Trump-Vance ticket on November 5.” – Trump Campaign Senior Advisors Chris LaCivita & Susie Wiles.

The Republican Party is proud to nominate President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance as our next President and Vice President of the United States. The GOP is the party of working Americans, and Senator Vance has long championed the rural men and women left behind in Joe Biden’s America. His experience, on top of President Trump’s accomplishments for rural communities, like negotiating fairer trade deals like the USMCA and cutting red tape for our farmers, will show Americans in the Heartland that they have a home in President Trump’s movement to Make America Great Again. We look forward to welcoming Americans of all backgrounds into our ‘big tent’ Party and behind the Trump-Vance ticket in the leadup to Election Day.” – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump."

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance, 39, is a Freshman Ohio Senator with roots in Breathitt County, Kentucky. He is also the author of "Hillbilly Elegy" that speaks of his time with his family in Eastern Kentucky.