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VP Vance Touts Low Inflation, Midterm Support in Wisconsin Visit
Vance focuses on affordability and upcoming elections during campaign-style event
Feb. 27, 2026 at 12:52am
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Vice President JD Vance made a trip to Wisconsin on Thursday, where he discussed President Donald Trump's recent State of the Union address and the upcoming midterm elections. Vance touted low inflation rates and urged voters to support Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden in the key 3rd Congressional District race. The Vice President also addressed the ongoing debate over data centers, saying the administration is working to ensure they can generate their own power.
Why it matters
Vance's visit to Wisconsin highlights the importance of the state in the upcoming midterm elections, as Republicans look to maintain control of Congress. The Vice President's focus on affordability and inflation also signals a key campaign theme for the GOP heading into the 2026 races.
The details
During his speech, Vance praised the Trump administration's economic policies, saying inflation is at a 5-year low of 2.4% and continuing to decline. He urged voters to support Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who is running for re-election in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, which is seen as a key battleground. Vance also addressed the ongoing debate over data centers, saying the administration wants to ensure they can generate their own power to be good community partners.
- Vice President Vance made the trip to Wisconsin on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
- President Trump's State of the Union address that Vance referenced took place on February 24, 2026.
The players
JD Vance
The current Vice President of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States, who delivered the 2026 State of the Union address that Vance discussed.
Derrick Van Orden
The Republican Congressman representing Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, who is up for re-election in the 2026 midterms.
Tammy Baldwin
The Democratic Senator from Wisconsin who responded to Vance's visit.
What they’re saying
“Thanks to Donald Trump and the congressional Republicans, we have inflation at 2.4%, the lowest in 5 years, and it's coming even lower, ladies and gentlemen.”
— JD Vance, Vice President
“Are we going to send Derrick Van Orden back to Washington, yes.”
— JD Vance, Vice President
“While you are here, I hope you will listen to the people that feel like they've been left behind by your administration. They deserve more than applause lines at the State of the Union; they deserve real results.”
— Tammy Baldwin, Senator
What’s next
The midterm elections in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District will be a key race to watch in November 2026 as Republicans look to maintain control of the House of Representatives.
The takeaway
Vance's visit to Wisconsin underscores the importance of the state in the upcoming midterm elections, as the GOP seeks to build on its economic messaging around low inflation and affordability. However, Democrats like Senator Baldwin are pushing back, arguing that the administration needs to deliver more tangible results for struggling families.
