Ohio residents face an interesting dilemma in this year’s congressional primaries: They’ll have to cast two votes for one seat and choose among 11 candidates for another. GOP contests are particularly intense, with about a dozen contenders competing for victory and spending millions in their campaigns.
In districts like the 2nd and 6th, which lean conservative, Republicans are expected to dominate in the upcoming elections. However, amid stiff competition, the candidates stand out with huge campaign funds and staunch support for former President Donald Trump.
Names like state senators Shane Wilkin and Niraj Antani, as well as political newcomers Dave Taylor and Larry Kidd, are making waves with their conservative platforms, emphasizing issues like gun rights and opposing abortion. Meanwhile, Phil Heimlich, a moderate Republican and son of the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver, is breaking away from the pack by distancing himself from Trump’s influence.
With such a diverse field and high stakes, Ohio’s GOP primary is shaping up to be a political battleground unlike any other.