'Hillbilly Elegy' Author J.D. Vance Will Not Run For Ohio Senate Seat

Despite gaining a reported backing from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), "Hillbilly Elegy" author J.D. Vance will not challenge Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in November, according to a statement he posted on Twitter Friday. Citing his “young family” and professional ventures as rationale, Vance thanked everyone who "encouraged" him to jump into the race.