Bernie Moreno, a Trump-backed Republican businessman, has won Ohio's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and will face Sen. Sherrod Brown in the general election. Moreno defeated State Sen. Matt Dolan and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose in the primary.
Key Points
Bernie Moreno, a Trump-backed candidate, won the Ohio Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
He will face Sen. Sherrod Brown in the general election.
Moreno received a boost from Trump's endorsement and a rally in Dayton.
Republicans see Ohio as a key state for flipping Senate seats.
Pros
Bernie Moreno's victory is seen as a win for the MAGA wing of the Republican Party.
Moreno received a significant boost from former President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Republicans have a good chance of flipping the Senate seat in the upcoming general election.
Cons
The race became murky in the final stretch after an Associated Press smear piece against Moreno.
There were shifts in support between the candidates leading up to the primary.
The race highlighted divisions between the MAGA wing and the GOP establishment.