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Vance picks up first Senate endorsement for president

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 15 September 2026, 17:30 UTC By Natalie Allison 1 min read
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Vice President JD Vance has notched his first endorsement from a sitting senator for his still-unconfirmed presidential bid, drawing public support from Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) as he increasingly appears poised to launch a campaign. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEVance picks up first Senate endorsement for president Sen. Jim Banks's public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans.

Vice President JD Vance has notched his first endorsement from a sitting senator for his still-unconfirmed presidential bid, drawing public support from Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) as he increasingly appears poised to launch a campaign. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEVance picks up first Senate endorsement for president Sen. Jim Banks's public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans.
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