J.D. Vance, the Republican U.S. Senator from Ohio, rose to national prominence with his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, where he explored the struggles of working-class Americans in the Rust Belt. Born in Middletown, Ohio, Vance’s early life was marked by challenges, including family instability and economic hardship. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. After a successful career in Silicon Valley venture capital, Vance entered politics, championing policies focused on economic revitalization, cultural conservatism, and American industry. Elected to the Senate in 2022, he now advocates for Ohio’s working families and promotes policies aimed at restoring American manufacturing and border security.