Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joins crowded GOP primary field in bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has launched a bid for U.S. Senate, joining a competitive Republican primary field aiming to unseat Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown.
LaRose cited concerns over inflation, open borders, and parental rights in education as reasons for his candidacy against Brown.
The GOP Senate race includes candidates like businessman Bernie Moreno, who has Trump's endorsement, and state Sen. Matt Dolan, who has loaned his campaign millions.
LaRose hopes his statewide name recognition from previous election victories will give him an advantage, but he lacks the campaign funding of his GOP rivals.
National Republicans consider the Ohio Senate race a top pickup opportunity as the state has shifted rightward in recent years.