Usha Vance Makes History as First Indian American Second Lady
- Usha Vance will be the youngest second lady since Jane Hadley Barkley.
- Raised in a Hindu household, she is the daughter of Indian immigrants and attended Yale Law School.
- Her potential role is still unformed, but she is a notable figure with historical significance.
With JD Vance likely stepping into the vice presidency, his wife Usha Vance is poised to make history as the first Indian American and Hindu second lady. At 38, she will also be the youngest since Jane Hadley Barkley in 1949. Raised in San Diego by Indian immigrant parents who are academics, Usha attended Yale Law School where she met JD. Their marriage took place in Kentucky in 2014, and they have three children. Usha has expressed that while she’s interested in various causes, she hasn't yet defined her specific role. In interviews, she acknowledged their differing political views and the impact of their discussions on their marriage, emphasizing the importance of a stable upbringing for their children amidst the political landscape they navigate. Usha previously took on a visible role during the Republican National Convention by introducing her husband, highlighting her gradual embrace of the political spotlight.