Trump picks his VP running mate: Senator J.D. Vance

July 15, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

Election 2024 Trump Vp — FILE - Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, right, points toward Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Vance is a top contender to be selected as Trump's running mate. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/FOX NEWS) — After months of speculation, former President Donald Trump names his running mate for the 2024 election.

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance has been chosen.

The announcement was made on Truth Social during the kick-off of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump wrote on the social media platform.

“J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….,” he continued.

The 39-year-old republican is married with three young children.

Earlier today, Governor Doug Burgum and Senator Marco Rubio were told they would not be joining Trump on the ballot.