 The 39-year-old also served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Vance married his Yale Law School classmate, and they have three children. Now, this might be the first time you're hearing the name J.D. Vance if you don't follow politics closely. 11 News reporter Tori Yorkey joins us now live. Tori, a political expert you spoke with tonight called J.D. Vance an interesting choice.