UPDATE: Bernie Moreno ended his campaign for U.S. Senate on Feb. 3, 2022.
CLEVELAND (WJW) — There’s still more than a year until Ohio elects a senator to replace Rob Portman. But those midterm election could sway the balance of power in Washington and Ohio will be a pivotal state.
Several candidates have already hit the ground running, looking for some early momentum. FOX 8’s Joe Toohey recently spoke with Republican candidate Bernie Moreno.
Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican who currently holds the seat, announced in February that he would not be seeking re-election.
Candidates also vying for the position include Jane Timken, Mike Gibbons, Matt Dolan, JD Vance and Josh Mandel.
Find FOX 8 interviews with some of the other candidates right here.