Senate GOP campaign arm remains neutral in Ohio primary to challenge Sherrod Brown.
Senate Republicans Take a Different Approach in Ohio Primary
Senate Republican leaders have been actively involved in selecting candidates for key states’ 2024 GOP primaries, but they are taking a different approach in must-win Ohio. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Steve Daines have been working hard to recruit the most electable candidates in swing states to regain the majority next year. However, they are staying out of the candidate selection process in Ohio, a state crucial for their path to victory.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose Enters GOP Senate Primary
While the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has been involved in primaries in other states, they are not getting involved in Ohio’s growing primary field. Incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid for a fourth term has made him a prime target for Senate Republicans, but the NRSC believes that any of the leading candidates in Ohio’s primary have a chance to win the general election.
One of the leading candidates, Frank LaRose, has been actively raising money through a super PAC and has positioned himself as a centrist Republican. He has distanced himself from former President Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims and has been unapologetic about upholding the 2020 election results. LaRose has also reached out to donors about a potential run, showing his commitment to the race.
Another candidate, State Sen. Matt Dolan, has run as an unapologetic Trump critic while avoiding making him a focus of his campaign. Dolan, the son of billionaire Cleveland Guardians owner Larry Dolan, has a background in law and has been actively fundraising for his campaign.
Bernie Moreno, an Ohio-based businessman with ties to Trump, is taking a different approach. He declared his candidacy after sitting out the 2022 race and has received praise from Trump, although he has not received an official endorsement. Moreno’s campaign has raised a significant amount of money, positioning him as a strong contender for the nomination.
While recent polls show LaRose ahead of Dolan and Moreno, the race is still undecided, and all candidates have their strengths. LaRose benefits from name recognition, Dolan has significant financial resources, and Moreno has grassroots support and ties to Trump. The Ohio GOP Senate primary is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive race.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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