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What to know about JD Vance, the Middletown native who will be the next vice president
Credit: NYT
Credit: NYT
Ohio native JD Vance will become the country’s vice president after the victory by Donald Trump on Tuesday.
• Raised in Middletown: At Middletown High School, Vance was elected vice president of the Class of 2003.
• A veteran: After high school Vance joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Iraq War.
• Author: Vance wrote a best-selling book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” in which tells the story of hardships during his early life. The book was later adapted into a movie directed by Ron Howard.
• Entering politics: Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate from Ohio in 2022.
• Winning the vice presidency: Donald Trump’s trust of Vance grew over the years and on July 15, 2024 Vance was offered the opportunity to be Trump’s running mate.
• Hometown support: In his hometown of Middletown, the Trump/Vance ticket received 62 percent of the vote.
• See all results: You can catch up on all results you might have missed with our interactive page. Click here to see the results.
• Complete coverage: Find all of our stories, photos and videos from the election and its aftermath on our elections page.
What to know today
• One big takeaway: What you need to know for Dayton, the state and the nation after this week’s election.
• Big move of the day: A developer has plans to build a new townhome neighborhood in northern Huber Heights.
• Tip of the day: How to get tickets for “A Dickens of a Christmas: Holiday Home Tour” in Dayton.
• Person to know today: Ashley Speelman. The local artist has painted murals around town, including at Joui Wine, and at Shag and Crush salons.
• Things to do: Dayton’s tabletop role-player game and board gaming convention returns this fall, with its signature gaming library, open play tables, vendors, and karaoke.
• Happening today: Dayton- and Springfield-area residents will be among the 20 Ohioans being recognized by the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame today for accomplishments beyond their military careers.
• Photo of the day: The Dayton Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration happened this past Saturday at Dayton Metro Library Main in downtown Dayton. This event is the longest-running celebration of its kind in the state of Ohio. Festivities included Catrina face painting, a small parade around the library, dance performances by Troupe Roja and Orgullo Mexicano and more. Check out the photos here.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam