Former President Donald Trump's endorsement in the Ohio Senate race primary has added a new dimension to the contest, with businessman Bernie Moreno, state Sen. Matt Dolan, and Secretary of State Frank LaRose vying for the Republican nomination. The primary winner will face Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in a crucial election that could impact Senate control this fall.
Despite Trump's endorsement of Moreno, the race remains competitive, prompting outside groups to run ads supporting Moreno over his rivals. The high-stakes primary has attracted significant spending, with GOP campaigns and outside groups collectively investing over $34 million in advertising.