"Moreno Gains Noem Endorsement, Emerges as Leading Ohio Republican Challenger to Sherrod Brown"

Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, endorsed by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, has emerged as the top Republican primary candidate aiming to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown. Moreno, also endorsed by former President Trump, faces competition from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan. With early voting starting on Feb. 2, Moreno's growing strength has prompted Brown to target him as "Trump’s hand-picked candidate." The National Republican Senatorial Committee sees all three primary candidates as capable of defeating Brown, emphasizing the need for a united front.