JSFiddle - React, Tailwind, and code Playground

by santeriv

HTML

<div class="options">
    <select>
        <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
        <option value="saab">Saab</option>
        <option value="mercedes">Mercedes</option>
        <option value="audi">Audi</option>
    </select>
</div>

JavaScript

$('.options select').val('mercedes');