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Republican VP Nominee JD Vance in North Texas on Tuesday. Here’s where he’s visiting

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, during the Senate hearing on improving rail safety in response to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on March 22, 2023.
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, during the Senate hearing on improving rail safety in response to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on March 22, 2023. USA TODAY NETWORK

Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is attending a Fort Worth luncheon on Tuesday, according to The New York Times.

A reporter with The Times posted a copy of the invitation on social media on Sept. 11. The image shared does not include the time and place for the Tuesday event, which is hosted by Tara and Cody Campbell. Cody Campbell is  co-chief executive officer and co-founder of Double Eagle Energy Holdings in Fort Worth. He also serves as a regent for the Texas Tech University System. Other hosts include members of the Moncrief family, according to the invitation.

Vance is also attending two events in Dallas on Tuesday, according to the New York Times reporter’s post. A dinner in Dallas costs $100,000 per couple, the invitation states.

Vance also attend a dinner reception in Austin on Sunday, according to another invitation included in the post.

A voice message left with Vance’s Washington office was not immediately returned. A spokesperson for the Trump campaign also did not immediately return emails seeking comment.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Eleanor Dearman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Eleanor (Elly) Dearman is a Texas politics and government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She’s based in Austin, covering the Legislature and its impact on North Texas. She grew up in Denton and has been a reporter for more than six years. Support my work with a digital subscription
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