Ohio

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583482-jd-vance-donald-trump-vice-president-2024/

snip-"Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) has drawn speculation in recent months that he could be chosen as former President Trump’s running mate as the first-term senator solidifies his status as one of Trump’s top supporters.

Vance has reportedly been included on Trump’s short list for possible vice president picks, though he avoided saying whether he would take the job if it was offered to him."

snip-"“I think there are so many reasons I was wrong about Trump, but I’m happy that I was wrong about Trump,” Vance told New York Magazine in an interview during his 2022 Senate run.

Vance was trailing in the polls for the GOP nomination for Senate through most of the race until Trump endorsed him just weeks before the primary. He won the nomination by more than 9 points over his closest opponent and went on to defeat then-Rep. Tim Ryan (D) by 6 points for the seat.:

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