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Bernie Moreno Emerges Victorious in Ohio Republican Senate Primary
Bernie Moreno, a Republican candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has secured the party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, triumphing over his competitors in the primary election. This outcome sets the stage for Moreno to face off against incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in the upcoming general election.
The Associated Press officially declared Moreno as the winner of the Republican Senate primary with approximately 25% of the votes tallied. This victory underscores the prevailing influence of the conservative faction within the Republican Party, as Moreno’s success represents a significant win for the MAGA-oriented segment over the party’s traditional establishment figures.
Initially, polling averages indicated that Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose held the lead in the race, with State Sen. Matt Dolan following closely behind, and Moreno in third place. However, Moreno’s campaign gained momentum towards the end of 2023, culminating in the pivotal endorsement from Donald Trump on December 17. This endorsement propelled Moreno to the forefront of the race, dealing a considerable blow to his opponents from the party’s establishment wing.
Despite facing a surge from State Sen. Dolan as the primary election approached, Moreno’s candidacy remained resilient. An unexpected twist occurred when an Associated Press article raised questions about Moreno’s character on March 13, causing uncertainties in the final stages of the race.
Social Media Reactions to Moreno’s Victory
AP Politics Tweet: BREAKING: Bernie Moreno wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Ohio primary election. #APRaceCall at 8:35 p.m. EDT. – March 20, 2024
Spencer Brown Tweet: Spotted at the Bernie Moreno victory party: pic.twitter.com/u7RLTgMUhk – March 20, 2024
Charlie Kirk Tweet: BREAKING: Trump and JD Vance-endorsed Bernie Moreno wins the Republican primary for the US Senate in Ohio. Boom!! pic.twitter.com/VbWZlzAvoK – March 20, 2024
ALX Tweet: BREAKING: @BernieMoreno wins the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio pic.twitter.com/2BFy54Xy1Y – March 20, 2024
Congratulations are in order for Mr. Moreno on his remarkable achievement in securing the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio.
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