Bernie Moreno Wins, Becomes Ohio's First Hispanic Senator

Republican Bernie Moreno has won the Ohio Senate race, unseating Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown and contributing to the GOP's majority in the Senate. Moreno's victory, called by the Associated Press, highlights Ohio's shift to the right and reflects significant Republican gains, with Moreno being the second GOP candidate to flip a Senate seat this election cycle. Supported by former President Donald Trump, Moreno capitalized on Ohio's conservative turn, focusing on issues like immigration and opposing Democrats' policies on electric vehicles. His win underscores a broader trend of Republican dominance in Ohio, a state once considered a Democratic stronghold. Moreno's campaign was marked by significant spending and controversies, including past criticisms of Trump. His election marks him as the first Hispanic-American senator from Ohio, further illustrating a pivotal shift in the state's political landscape.