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Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Husted in competitive challenge
What happened
President Trump will visit Ohio on Saturday to support Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican facing a challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown, in a race seen as vital to determining control of the Senate. The visit comes after stops in Oklahoma and Alabama. The Ohio race is considered a key battleground in the final sprint to the midterm elections. Husted is a veteran of Republican politics in Ohio, having held various state positions.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Ohio Senate election is seen as crucial to determining control of the Senate, a significant aspect of the midterm elections. The visit by President Trump is expected to be a turnout driver for the Republican Party in the state. The election pits a Republican incumbent against a former Democratic senator.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio on Saturday
- Sen. Jon Husted is facing a competitive challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown
- The Ohio Senate election is seen as vital to determining control of the Senate
- Sen. Husted has held various state positions in Republican politics in Ohio
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