NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Vice President JD Vance campaigns at Middletown steel plant
Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, on Friday to campaign for Republican candidates. During the visit, he characterized the modern Democratic Party as different from the one his grandfather previously supported.
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The visit highlights campaign efforts by the Vice President in Ohio to influence local and national election outcomes.
Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance held a campaign event at a steel plant in Middletown, Ohio.
- The event took place on Friday.
- The purpose of the visit was to campaign for Republican candidates.
- Vance stated that the Democratic Party has changed since his grandfather's time.
Who's Mentioned
personSherrod Brown“Former Senator”personMatt Dunlap“State auditor”personJD Vance“Vice President of the United States”locationMiddletown“Hometown of JD Vance and location of the steel plant”organizationCongressional Budget Office“Federal agency providing economic analysis”locationOhio“State where the campaign event occurred”personVivek Ramaswamy“GOP nominee for governor”personChris Wright“U.S. Energy Secretary”personJon Husted“Republican Senator”personAmy Acton“Democratic candidate for governor”personPaul LePage“Former Republican Governor”personJames Vance“Grandfather of JD Vance”personBernie Moreno“Republican politician”locationCleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works“Steel plant facility in Middletown, Ohio”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”