Trump heads to Ohio ahead of competitive Senate primary with huge stakes for November | CNN Politics
Ohio Senate primary race featuring Trump influence, immigration issues, and rift within GOP.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Ohio Senate race hasn’t guaranteed victory for businessman Bernie Moreno in the Republican primary. Moreno is up against Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose, and winning the primary is crucial as the victor will face Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the election. The primary is attracting significant spending, especially for TV ads focusing on immigration issues. The rift within the Ohio GOP, between Trump supporters and more establishment Republicans, is a significant factor in the race. Despite Trump’s support for Moreno, Dolan recently gained endorsements from prominent Ohio Republicans. The primary outcome may be influenced by whether voters lean towards Trump’s influence or a different direction. Brown is facing a tough re-election race in a state that has been leaning Republican, with candidates emphasizing key issues like immigration and abortion in their campaigns. Campaign spending is high, with both parties heavily investing in this competitive race. Each Republican candidate believes they have a unique strategy to defeat Brown in the election. The Democrats view Ohio as a competitive state, despite its recent shift towards the Republican Party, and see opportunities to win. Brown’s campaign is focusing on painting the Republicans as extreme and outlining their threat to Ohio voters’ interests.