Breaking News: J.D. Vance Wins Ohio Senate Republican Primary

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J.D. Vance, the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Vance's victory was a major upset, as he was trailing in the polls for much of the race. He will face Democratic nominee Tim Ryan in the general election in November.

Vance's Personal History

Vance grew up in a Rust Belt town in Ohio in a family from the hills of eastern Kentucky. His mother later changed his middle name to David, and he eventually took his mother's maiden name. Vance's personal story has resonated with many voters in Ohio, who have seen their own lives reflected in his struggles and triumphs.