J.D. Vance is an American politician and author currently serving as the junior United States Senator for Ohio. He gained prominence with his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," which offered a personal perspective on the struggles of the white working class in Appalachia and the Rust Belt. Before entering politics, Vance worked as a venture capitalist and commentator. He ran for Senate in 2022, campaigning on a platform of economic nationalism and cultural conservatism, and ultimately won the election.
