VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
JD Vance
33% approve · updated on every vote · 46 votes
15 support · 31 oppose
About JD Vance
Vice President JD Vance was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, a once flourishing American manufacturing town where Ohioans could live content, middle-class lives on single incomes. Over time, many of those good jobs disappeared, and JD’s family suffered the effects along with many others. Growing up, JD faced a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles and family instability. His mother’s battle with addiction and his father’s absence left a void that his grandparents filled with unwavering support and guidance. His grandma, Mamaw, who was the proud owner of 19 handguns, provided the tough love he needed to stay on the straight and narrow. After graduating from Middletown High School, JD served his country honorably by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, serving for four years with a tour in Iraq. Upon returning home, JD used the GI Bill to attend The Ohio State University, where he excelled academically and earned a spot at Yale Law School. JD met his lovely wife, Usha, during their time in law school together. Today, they reside in Cincinnati, Ohio and are proud parents to three beautiful children. After law school, JD found success as an investor in startups across the Midwest, and as the author of the bestselling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” which gave a voice to millions of forgotten Americans across the heartland. In 2022, JD Vance took his commitment to his country to the national stage and was elected to the U.S. Senate. As a Senator, he was a champion for issues such as securing our southern border, revitalizing American manufacturing, and fighting for the prosperity of working-class families across the country. In 2024, President Donald J. Trump extended JD the incredible honor of asking him to serve as the Vice-Presidential Nominee for the Republican Party. JD looks forward to serving with President Trump over the next four years as they work diligently to Make America Great Again.
Rest of the Cabinet
- Donald J. Trump — President of the United States — 31%
- Scott Bessent — Secretary of the Treasury — 35%
- Pam Bondi — Attorney General — 13%
- Doug Burgum — Secretary of the Interior — 44%
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer — Secretary of Labor — 36%
- Doug Collins — Secretary of Veterans Affairs — 33%
- Sean Duffy — Secretary of Transportation — 20%
- Tulsi Gabbard — Director of National Intelligence — 39%
46 votes from unique devices, one per person. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Understanding JD Vance's Approval Rating
On USApprate, JD Vance, Vice President of the United States currently holds a community approval rating of 32.6% for 2026, drawn from 46 visitor votes (15 support, 31 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about JD Vance right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is JD Vance's approval rating calculated?
JD Vance's approval rating reflects the percentage of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" out of everyone who voted on their performance. As of 2026, JD Vance holds a 32.6% community approval rating based on 46 votes. Votes update the rating instantly and are capped at one per visitor.
What does JD Vance do as Vice President of the United States?
JD Vance serves as Vice President of the United States within the current US administration, part of the executive branch that carries out federal law and policy. USApprate tracks how the public views their performance through community votes and reviews.
Is JD Vance's USApprate rating a scientific poll?
No. It is a community-driven indicator based on votes from site visitors, not a representative survey. For scientific approval numbers on the administration, see established pollsters such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or RealClearPolitics.