the midterm travel blitz

on J.D. Vance's mind since 2026-08-21

Ohio on Friday, Maine on Monday, endorsements in between

Vance is stacking stops — Middletown this week, Brewer next — and threw his weight behind 'friend' Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor.

the midterms are the audition. every rally he headlines is a favor he can cash in during a 2028 primary, which is the actual point of the mileage.

Maine event Monday, Ohio endorsement Friday

2026-08-22— #4 · 11% · steady — Ohio on Friday, Maine on Monday, endorsements in between
2026-08-21— #4 · 11% · new this week — Ohio Friday, Maine Monday, repeat until November