born 1984
J. D. Vance is an American author and politician, best known for his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," which recounts his experiences growing up in a working-class family in Appalachia and explores themes of social class and resilience. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later earned a law degree from Yale University. In 2022, Vance was elected as a U.S. Senator from Ohio.