Donald Trump-backed candidate JD Vance wins Ohio Senate Republican primary
by Joan E Greve from on (#5YVG2)
He faces off Democrat Tim Ryan in the crucial midterm election as Republicans push to take control of US Senate in November
Author JD Vance won the Senate Republican primary in Ohio on Tuesday, securing a victory after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement in the hotly contested race.
Vance was leading the crowded pack of primary candidates with 32% of the vote when the Associated Press called the race, about two hours after polls closed. Former state treasurer Josh Mandel looked likely to finish second, and state Senator Matt Dolan, who saw a last-minute surge in support, rounded out the top three.
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