Congresswoman Elise Stefanik  is praising Presidential candidate Donald Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his vice presidential running mate.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released a supportive statement following the announcement.

Stefanik had reportedly been on Trump's shortlist as a potential running mate. He is an Ohio State University and Yale University graduate United States Senator from Ohio who took office in January of 2023.

He is a Marine veteran who served from 2003-2007 during the Iraq War. Vance has spoken against same-sex marriage and in favor of minimum wage increases and unions. He supported calls for banning pornography and opposed military aid for Ukraine.

"President Trump made a strong VP choice to win this November and govern to save America. J.D. Vance is a strong America First leader and proven conservative. I have enjoyed getting to know J.D. on the campaign trail as surrogates for President Trump and I look forward to campaigning and working with him closely in the months and years ahead. I am humbled and honored to have been considered by President Trump throughout this process. Thank you to my constituents in NY-21, House Republican Conference colleagues, and family for their love, support, and encouragement. As I have always said, I will proudly work my very hardest to elect President Trump and Vice President Vance this November to win the White House, flip the Senate, and expand the House Republican Majority."