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A list of U.S. vice presidents grouped by primary state of residence and birth, with priority given to residence. Only 22 out of the 50 states are represented. Vice presidents with an asterisk (*) did not primarily reside in their respective birth states (they were not born in the state listed below).
Two vice presidents—George Clinton and John C. Calhoun—served under more than one president. The incumbent vice president is JD Vance, who assumed office as the 50th vice president on January 20, 2025. [3] [4] There have been 50 U.S. vice presidents since the office was created in 1789. Originally, the vice president was the person who ...
A vice president is a standalone office existing for deputizing or replacing a president. In other countries where the vice presidency is absent or vacant, a separate office or series of offices may instead be designated ex officio to act as head of state, for example the speaker of a legislature or a head of government .
With the announcement of J.D. Vance as Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana won't be getting its seventh vice president. Those six vary wildly. From progressive to 'potato': Here are all the vice ...
Let's look back at the past 60 years of elections, with 15 photos of American Vice Presidents before they were elected (or re-elected) out on the campaign trail. 2020: Kamala Harris
In one-party states, the ruling party's leader (e.g. the General Secretary) is usually the de facto top leader of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds the presidency or premiership. In Andorra , Iran , and Vatican City ( Holy See ), a clergy member also acts as the head of state.
The vice president of the United States (VPOTUS) is the second-highest ranking office in the executive branch [8] [9] of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the president of the Senate.
PHOTO: Usha Vance and Vice President-elect, Sen. J.D. Vance arrive for service at St. John's Church as part of Inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)