Vice President JD Vance Headed to Naples for Private Fundraiser

The vice president is set to make a brief stop on the Gulf Coast for a high-dollar event.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:47am

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Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Naples, Florida for a private, high-dollar fundraiser. The White House reached out directly to the local Republican party chair, Mercedes Price-Harry, to request volunteers for the event. While details are limited, Price-Harry describes it as a significant fundraiser that could have ticket prices reaching into the six figures.

Why it matters

This visit marks Vance's first appearance in the Southwest Florida area since becoming vice president. Naples has become a bastion for conservative politics, and the fundraiser is expected to further compound people's interest in the region.

The details

Price-Harry says Vance's team contacted her on Friday, asking if she could help line up volunteers for local needs once he arrives. The private fundraiser will take place in the Naples area, though specific details about the event are limited. Price-Harry notes that this is a high-dollar fundraiser, potentially with ticket prices reaching into the six figures.

  • Vice President Vance is expected to fly in for the fundraiser and leave shortly after.

The players

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States.

Mercedes Price-Harry

The chair of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, who was contacted by the White House to help coordinate volunteers for the vice president's visit.

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What they’re saying

“They reached out asking if I had any available volunteers. I would more than happy to help. And I did the best that they could to gather up some volunteers for them.”

— Mercedes Price-Harry, Chair, Lee County Republican Executive Committee

“It's going to be a very significant fundraiser. I think this is just going to further compound people's interest in our area.”

— Mercedes Price-Harry, Chair, Lee County Republican Executive Committee

“Naples has become a bastion for conservative politics. It's good for our economy. People come to Naples just because they've heard of great places like proceed to table, or because other conservative influencers and politicians come to the area.”

— Mercedes Price-Harry, Chair, Lee County Republican Executive Committee

The takeaway

This visit by Vice President Vance to Naples for a high-dollar private fundraiser highlights the growing political influence and economic importance of the region for conservative politics. It also demonstrates the White House's efforts to engage with local Republican leaders to help facilitate the vice president's appearance.