JD Vance, the Ohio Senator and Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick for 2024, balances political life with being a devoted father

Inside JD Vance’s Life: From Vice Presidential Candidate to Devoted Father

JD Vance has become a remarkable figure in politics as Donald Trump’s choice for vice president in the upcoming 2024 election. The Senator from Ohio is also a dedicated father to three children with his spouse, Usha Vance.

Although Vance’s political career is quite public, he has maintained a degree of privacy regarding his family life, successfully keeping their children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—out of the media spotlight, with only rare glimpses shared online.

Usha Vance and JD Vance enjoy their time as parents to Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, keeping their children’s lives largely out of the public eye

A remarkable moment showcasing Vance’s role as a father occurred during a Senate meeting earlier this February. As reported by The Hill, he expressed regret for missing his son Vivek’s fourth birthday.

“This is something personal that weighs heavily on me,” he stated, taking time to recognize his absence during such an important moment. To make up for it, he read from a beloved children’s book for six minutes, providing a heartfelt gesture that revealed his affectionate bond with his kids.

Vance and Usha welcomed their first child, Ewan, in June 2017. Their second son, Vivek, was born in February 2020, and Vance honored his birthday in the Senate. Their youngest daughter, Mirabel, arrived in December 2021, further enriching their family life.