Bernie Moreno Projected to Win Ohio Senate Race

Republican Bernie Moreno is projected to win the Ohio Senate seat against incumbent Sherrod Brown, which is expected to flip control of the Senate to the GOP. Moreno, aligned with former President Trump and backed by the cryptocurrency industry, has campaigned on reducing government regulations and securing U.S. borders. As of late Tuesday night, Moreno led with 50.6% of the vote, while former West Virginia governor Jim Justice also claimed victory in his race. This election marks Moreno's second attempt at the Senate after a previous run in 2022. With these wins, Republicans are projected to hold at least 51 Senate seats, shifting the balance of power from Democrats. Polls across the nation closed at varying times, with significant races being closely monitored as the results unfolded.