Trump Announces 2024 Running Mate. Vance, who was selected as donald trump's 2024 running mate on july 15, is a freshman ohio senator and the bestselling author of 'hillbilly elegy.' Jd vance of ohio as his presidential running mate, ending months of speculation about the republican nominee’s choice to help him challenge president joe biden.

Former president donald trump has chosen sen. Vance, who was selected as donald trump’s 2024 running mate on july 15, is a freshman ohio senator and the bestselling author of ‘hillbilly elegy.’