NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — JD Vance became the first sitting vice president to visit North Platte on Thursday, campaigning for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen as they face challenging reelection bids.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is greeted by Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen upon his arrival to North Platte Regional Airport. Vance emphasized the importance of reelecting the two because they are fighting to preserve the "American Dream for the next generation."
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center in North Platte, Neb., on Thursday. Vance became the first sitting vice president to visit North Platte.
Supporters listen to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speak before Vice President JD Vance appears at a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center. The crowd was friendly toward Vance and other Republican elected officials.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks before Vice President JD Vance appears at a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center in North Platte on Thursday. In his speech before Vance arrived, Pillen attacked his Democratic opponent, Lynne Walz.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center in North Platte, Neb., on Thursday. Vance became the first sitting vice president to visit North Platte.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is greeted by Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen upon his arrival to North Platte Regional Airport. Vance emphasized the importance of reelecting the two because they are fighting to preserve the "American Dream for the next generation."
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks before Vice President JD Vance appears at a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center in North Platte on Thursday. In his speech before Vance arrived, Pillen attacked his Democratic opponent, Lynne Walz.
Supporters listen to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speak before Vice President JD Vance appears at a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center. The crowd was friendly toward Vance and other Republican elected officials.
