Why AP called Ohio’s Republican US Senate primary for Bernie Moreno: Race call explained

Published March 19, 2024 7:29 PM

By ROBERT YOON
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A strong performance among voters who cast their ballots the day of the election in Ohio has powered Bernie Moreno to a win in the state’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate. The Associated Press declared Moreno the winner Tuesday at 8:35 p.m. EDT, when he led state Sen. Matt Dolan 41% to 37%. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was in third place with 22%. Moreno is a Cleveland businessman who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Moreno will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in November. The AP was able to call the GOP primary for Moreno by analyzing not just the overall vote totals but also the methods by which voters cast their ballots.

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