James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American conservative commentator, venture capitalist, and author. He is best known for his memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which attracted significant press attention during the 2016 election. On July 1, 2021, Vance announced his candidacy for the 2022 United States Senate election in Ohio to succeed retiring U.S.... Wikipedia