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Around Ohio dozens of congressional hopefuls are knocking on doors and dialing for dollars. Last week, they submitted campaign finance reports. Thanks to a gerrymandered map, the eventual outcome in several districts is all but assured.
With such a crowded field for Ohio's Second Congressional race to succeed U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup, it came as no surprise whatsoever that a candidate today tossed his support to another. In fact, I predicted as much in December 2023.
In 2022, former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s retirement kicked off a caustic GOP primary to succeed him. In 2024, U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s retirement has created a similar frenzy. In all, a dozen Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to represent the 16-county district stretching from the Cincinnati suburbs to the West Virginia state line. Most notable are a pair of state senators, Niraj Antani, R-Miamisburg, and Shane Wilkin, R-Hillsboro. Antani, in particular, because he doesn’t live in the district.
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