JD Vance: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | James Donald Bowman • James David Hamel • J.D. Hamel • J.D. Vance |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1984 (age 42) • Middletown • Ohio |
| Title / Office | vice president of the United States of America (2025-), United States • United States Senate (2023-2025), United States |
| Political Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Notable Works | “Hillbilly Elegy” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Usha Vance |
| Role In | United States presidential election of 2024 |
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