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Trump-Endorsed Bernie Moreno Flips Ohio Seat, GOP Nears Senate Majority

Nov 6, 2024, 04:12 AM

Republican Bernie Moreno, a wealthy businessman and pro-crypto candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Ohio Senate race, unseating Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. At one point, Moreno led by 2 points with 55% reporting and extended his lead to 5 points with 70% reporting. The victory flips a significant seat from Democrat to Republican, marking the second Democratic seat to flip in this election cycle and bringing the GOP closer to securing a majority in the U.S. Senate, potentially taking 54-55 seats. Moreno's win is notable as he becomes the first Colombian-born U.S. Senator and signals potential challenges for other Democratic incumbents. The race was one of the cycle's costliest, and Brown's defeat ends his tenure since 2007. Moreno's victory is also a major win for the crypto industry, as he is pro-crypto and Brown was considered anti-crypto.