Vance votes in person in 2026 Ohio primary after Trump’s mail-in blowback
Vice President JD Vance voted in person during Ohio's 2026 primary elections, making a public appearance with his son at a Cincinnati polling place. His decision contrasted with President Donald Trump, who voted by mail in a Florida special election despite previously criticizing mail-in ballots as prone to fraud. Vance did not disclose his votes initially but later revealed on social media his support for specific Republican candidates in Ohio's races.
- ▪JD Vance voted in person in Ohio's 2026 primary while accompanied by his 6-year-old son, Vivek.
- ▪Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida’s March special election, drawing criticism due to his past claims about mail-in ballot fraud.
- ▪Vance later disclosed on X that he voted for Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, Jay Edwards for state treasurer, and Eric Conroy for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District.
- ▪Vance has endorsed Jon Husted to fill his former Senate seat, and both Vance and Trump support Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial campaign.
- ▪Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, is the GOP front-runner and has heavily self-funded his campaign.
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Vice President JD Vance made a stop in Ohio on Tuesday to cast his ballot in the state’s primary elections, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s decision to vote by mail for Florida’s special election in March. Vance, joined by his 6-year-old son, Vivek, stopped at a polling place in Cincinnati on his way to visit a manufacturing facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Recommended Stories California elections ‘in play’ for Republicans: Joe Concha California gubernatorial hopefuls contend with back-to-back debates with finish line in sight Thune and Scott follow Trump’s lead with endorsement of Andy Barr While Vance opted to visit his home state to participate in the primary election, Trump voted by mail in Florida’s special election held in March.
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