Republican VP Pick Vance to Visit Central California for July 31 Fundraiser

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) speaks at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 20, 2024. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times)

Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, the new Republican vice presidential nominee, will visit California on July 31 for a fundraiser event hosted by John Harris, president of beef producer Harris Ranch, according to multiple reports.

The senator and “Hillbilly Elegy” author will travel to Coalinga, California—about 60 miles southwest of Fresno—for a luncheon hosted by Mr. Harris, Karen and Richard Spencer, and William Bourdeau, who are listed as host committee members on an invitation obtained by YourCentralValley.com.

Host committee tables are available for $50,000 per table, roundtables were listed for $25,000, and photo opportunities, which included lunch, were $15,000. General admission with lunch started at $3,300, according to the invitation.

Former President Donald Trump chose Mr. Vance as his running mate July 16 during the Republican National Convention, where the president secured the presidential nomination.

“After President Trump secured the Republican nomination in record time, enthusiasm continues to grow for his movement to Make America Great Again, and we will deliver a sweeping victory for the Trump-Vance ticket on November 5,” said Trump campaign senior advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles in a statement July 15.

According to data from political financial tracker Open Secrets, President Trump’s campaign has raised nearly $200 million in 2024. His super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc., has raised more than $178 million this year.

The July 31 fundraiser in Coalinga is scheduled just weeks after former President Trump raised millions in California in June.

According to Republican National Committeewoman Harmeet Dhillon, former President Trump raised $12 million in one night during a San Francisco fundraiser hosted by California venture capitalist David Sacks on June 12.