As he prepares to debate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, is turning to another Minnesotan to help with prep.

Vance recruited Rep. Tom Emmer to play Walz as he works to get ready for the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. in New York, the New York Times reported.

Preparations are taking place at Vance’s home in Cincinnati and in virtual sessions with his team and Jason Miller, former President Donald Trump’s campaign strategist, the Times said. Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, a Yale law school graduate, has also been involved in the debate preparation sessions, a source told ABC News.

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