Ohio Senate primary becomes first test of Trump\'s influence in contested race

Published: 16 March 2024 at 12:56

The Ohio Senate primary race features businessman Bernie Moreno vying against state Sen Matt Dolan and Secretary of State Frank LaRose, with Donald Trump endorsing Moreno. The winner will challenge Democratic Sen Sherrod Brown in a crucial race for Senate control. Ohio, a state that swung from Obama to Trump, continues to attract attention. Dolan has secured endorsements from former Sen Rob Portman and Gov Mike DeWine, highlighting the divide between the Trump and establishment wings of the Ohio GOP. Over $34 million has been spent on the primary, with Dolan and Moreno leading in campaign expenditures.

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