Vance to serve as RNC finance chairman, first VP in group's history to hold post

The Republican National Committee announced Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance will serve as the group's next finance chairman. 

The RNC said Vance's appointment marks the first time in the committee's history that a sitting vice president will served in that role. 

The RNC is considered Republicans' major national, or Washington, organization. 

“JD will do a fantastic job,” President Donald Trump said. “He knows how to fight and win tough races. I’m glad he’ll be working with [Chairman] Michael Whatley to help us secure our elections, get out the vote, and win big next year!”

Vance will replace Richard “Duke” Buchan III, who has been nominated by Trump to serve as ambassador to Morocco. 

Said Vance: “Last year, President Trump won an historic election victory, taking back the White House and helping Republicans regain control of the Senate and retain control of the House. But to fully enact the MAGA mandate and President Trump’s vision that voters demanded, we must keep and grow our Republican majorities in 2026.”