COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A slew of Republican candidates on Ohio’s primary ballot are running in solidly red congressional seats, but next week’s elections still promise plenty of drama — especially as the GOP seeks a champion to flip the district of Democratic Rep.
FILE - People vote on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, at Knox Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. Republicans vying for candidacy in Ohio’s upcoming March primary might be running for increasingly red congressional seats, but that doesn’t make for an uneventful election on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 — especially as the GOP seeks a champion to flip the district of the longest serving woman in Congress.
Nonetheless, Kaptur trounced Republicans’ 2022 nominee, the Donald Trump-aligned J.R. Majewski, and party leaders were initially concerned that the district was headed to a 2024 rematch. ButThat leaves former state Rep. Craig Riedel, another 2022 contender for the seat, and latecomer state Rep. Derek Merrin, endorsed by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, as the two main competitors. Also running is Steve Lankenau, a former mayor.
Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers much of southern Ohio, is ripe for the taking after GOP U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup. The proverbial hat quickly filled with names to replace him in the solidly red district — 11 Republicans, to be exact. But a few names have been headlining the primary season, several of whom have exceeded $1 million in campaign funds. Two of the better known figures are sitting state Sens. Shane Wilkin and Niraj Antani.
Their votes will decide first who will represent their party in a special election in June to succeed former U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, a Republican who retired Jan. 21 to become president of Youngstown State University. Republican Rick Tsai, a chiropractor from East Palestine, is running on the derailment issue. He has criticized government entities and the Norfolk Southern railway company for their handling of the derailment and its impact on the community. Testimonials from East Palestine residents applauding his advocacy have been posted to his campaign website.
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