Vice President JD Vance will serve as the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, the party said on Tuesday, a role that will give him valuable face time with top conservative donors heading into the next presidential campaign.

JD Vance will chair the Republican National Committee’s finance committee heading into the 2026 midterm election cycle, giving the vice president entrée to the world of deep-pocketed donors whose support is crucial for any future presidential aspirations.

Serving as the party’s finance chair heading into the 2026 midterm elections could help him position himself for the 2028 presidential primary race.