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- The Midwest is a major area of focus for Democrats and Republicans in the 2024 presidential race.
- GOP leaders believe Trump's selection of Ohioan JD Vance as his running mate will boost him in the region.
- But Vance ran far behind other Republicans in his 2022 Senate race, especially in the suburbs.
After former President Donald Trump tapped Sen. JD Vance as his running mate on Monday, all eyes turned to the 39-year-old Ohio Republican who was elected to office less than two years ago.