2028 Republican presidential nominee
$47.4M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleVice President
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age41 years old (Aug 2, 1984)
GenderMale
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationOhio State University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsJames David "J.D." Vance is the 50th vice president of the United States (since January 20, 2025) and previously served as a U.S. senator from Ohio (January 3, 2023–January 10, 2025). He is a Marine Corps veteran and is known nationally as the author of the memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" (2016). Vance earned a B.A. from Ohio State University and a J.D. from Yale Law School, and worked as a lawyer and venture capitalist before entering elected office.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Position shows a mix of economic populism and traditional Republican tax preferences: he has supported selective tax increases on certain corporations and wealthy actors while also supporting broad Republican tax-cut priorities and trade measures (tariffs) to offset tax changes. Policy statements emphasize taxing companies that move jobs offshore or act against U.S. interests, opposing further cuts to the corporate tax rate in some instances, and backing elements of Trump-era tax policy.
Healthcare
Supports allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping insulin costs, and importing drugs; does not intend to repeal core Affordable Care Act protections and has expressed support for measures expanding access such as universal pregnancy-care coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Advocates for aggressive border enforcement including construction of a border wall and closing the border, supports large-scale deportations (prioritizing criminal migrants but endorsing sweeping removal operations), and favors stricter asylum and enforcement measures over expanded legal pathways or protections like DACA.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
JD Vance identifies as pro-life and has supported federal limits on abortion such as backing legislation to ban most abortions after 15 weeks while allowing exceptions. He has also expressed at times that he would like abortion to be illegal nationally but more recently said he would not impose a federal ban and that most policy should be set by states. His public record includes support for state restrictions, efforts to restrict access to abortion medication, and calls to defund Planned Parenthood.
Climate & Energy
JD Vance expresses skepticism about anthropogenic climate change, opposes major federal clean‑energy programs like the Inflation Reduction Act/Clean Energy Plan, and advocates expanding U.S. fossil fuel production and rolling back clean‑energy subsidies and regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
JD Vance is a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and opposes major federal gun‑control measures. He has publicly opposed proposals such as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and red flag–style expansions, supported concealed‑carry reciprocity and other pro‑gun legislation, and backed rolling back or limiting ATF regulations and restrictions (including measures to deregulate suppressors).
News
JD Vance is drawing early attention as a leading possible contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. Recent polls put him at or near the top of the GOP field, often just ahead of Marco Rubio, while Donald Trump has publicly said a Vance-Rubio ticket could be very hard to beat. Trump’s comments and the polling have fueled growing speculation about Vance’s next political move, even though he has not formally entered the race.
Analysis-Trump Setbacks Fuel Lame-Duck Talk as He Turns 80
Poll: Harris, Vance Emerge as 2028 Frontrunners
Trump Says Vance and Rubio Teaming up for 2028 Run Would Be Unbeatable
Trump Says Vance-Rubio Ticket in 2028 Would Be 'Very Unbeatable'
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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