JD Vance, a 40-year-old senator who transformed himself from a biting critic of Donald J. Trump to one of his fiercest defenders, was elected the next vice president of the United States on Wednesday, becoming the third youngest and among the least experienced and most polarizing politicians ever to hold the office.

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the United States Senate for less than two years, but after President-elect Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's election, Vance is about to get a promotion to president of the Senate -- and leave his post as one of Ohio's senators.

Donald Trump is projected to have won the presidential race, defeating Kamala Harris, NBC News projects, making Ohio Sen. JD Vance the projected vice president elect of the United States.

With the victory of Donald Trump, JD Vance becomes the new Vice President of the United States of America. Invited to speak on stage at the Palm Beach Convention Center, he commented on the

Ohio Sen. JD Vance could be the next vice president of the United States if former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris.

Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint someone to replace Ohio Sen. JD Vance after he resigns to become vice president.

Vice President-elect JD Vance says "I will never stop fighting for ALL of you" following his election victory with Donald Trump.

JD Vance issued a statement thanking the American people on Wednesday after he and Donald Trump won the presidential election.