Trump-endorsed Bernie Moreno clinches Ohio Senate race

Bernie Moreno won the contest to become the GOP's candidate to represent Ohio in the Senate, according to The Associated Press.

The Donald Trump-endorsed Cleveland businessman bested Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan in what has been described as a contest between the Republican old guard and the devotees of former President Donald Trump.

Come autumn, Moreno will battle incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

The tight race had candidates and their allies shelling out millions of dollars to win the ad wars to cinch voters.

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Some of the attacks tested the candidates' support of Trump and whether they would back him on his third bid for the White House.

Moreno managed to defeat Dolan, who had the support of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and former Sen. Rob Portman, by labeling him a RINO — or Republican in Name Only.