Ohio Republican Senate nominee Bernie Moreno credits former President Donald Trump's endorsement for boosting him to victory in Ohio's Republican Senate primary. Moreno will face Democrat incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown in a race expected to focus on Brown's support of President Biden and concerns over the MAGA agenda.
Key Points
Moreno's focus on Biden's low approval ratings and dissatisfaction with the economy could resonate with voters.
Brown is expected to position himself as a candidate who works across the aisle and criticize Moreno's attachment to Trump.
Pros
Bernie Moreno's victory in the primary sets up a competitive race against Democrat incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Moreno's status as a political outsider and endorsement by former President Trump are seen as advantages in a state that Trump carried in 2020.
Cons
The race is expected to be highly polarized, focusing on extreme political ideologies rather than bipartisan solutions.
Both candidates are likely to face criticism for their affiliations and past records.