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March 12, 2024



Bringing you the latest news, updates and what you need to know about the race
for U.S. Senate in Ohio


 

Three Things to Know This Week:


* Matt Dolan Earns “Rock Solid” Endorsement from Fmr. Ohio U.S. Senator Rob
Portman.


*
Ted Diadiun: Matt Dolan is “Best Chance” to Defeat Sherrod Brown.


* Election Day is Just One Week Away! Be Sure to Vote On or Before Tuesday,
March 19th.

Get up to speed…




 

Matt Dolan Earns “Rock Solid” Endorsement from Former Ohio U.S. Senator Rob
Portman.

* On Friday, Senator Rob and Jane Portman formally announced their
endorsement of Republican Matt Dolan’s bid for U.S. Senate in Ohio.


* State and national media outlets, along with pundits and GOP leaders from
across Ohio highlighted the significance of Portman’s “game-changing”
endorsement:


* The Associated Press: Republican Matt Dolan has landed former US Sen. Rob
Portman’s endorsement in Ohio’s Senate primary
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has landed the endorsement of former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in the fractious
three-way primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall, a
potentially important boost in the final run-up to the contest. In a letter
addressed to fellow Ohioans, the Cincinnati Republican and his wife, Jane, said
they decided that Dolan’s ‘conservative record of accomplishment and his
commitment to continue to focus on achieving results in the U.S. Senate set him
apart from his rivals.”


* The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Ohio): Former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman backs
Matt Dolan in heated GOP Ohio Senate primary
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Portman is backing Matt Dolan in Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate primary, a nod
that could boost Dolan’s profile in the final days of the race. In a letter to
Ohioans, Portman and his wife, Jane Portman, cast Dolan as a problem-solver who
is best equipped to tackle the economy, border security and other issues in
Washington.”


* The Dayton Daily News: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Dolan
announces Portman endorsement and campaigns in Dayton, Butler County
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Portman today endorsed state Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, in the race for
U.S. Senate as Dolan brings his campaign to the Dayton and Butler County region
today and Saturday.”


* The Hill: Portman endorses Dolan in Ohio Senate GOP primary
<[link removed]>. “Former Sen. Rob Portman
(R-Ohio) and Jane Portman endorsed state Sen. Matt Dolan (R) in the Ohio Senate
GOP primary on Friday, saying “after much consideration, we feel that Matt
Dolan’s conservative record of accomplishment and his commitment to continue to
focus on achieving results in the U.S. Senate set him apart.”


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Political reporters and pundits across the state also weighed in on X:



* Doug Moormann <[link removed]>, the
mayor of Madeira, called Portman’s announcement a “rock solid endorsement”


* Senior political reporter for Gannett Ohio, Haley Bemiller
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endorsement provides “southwest cred” for Dolan’s campaign.


* Senior political analyst for 91.7 WVXU Howard Wilkinson
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“big news”, saying “let’s see how Bernie and Frank spin this one…”


* Hannah Thomas of WLWT <[link removed]>
said Portman’s “reputation and popularity in SW Ohio could help boost the Dolan
campaign in the last 11 days before the primary.


* Conservative syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt
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development,” further stating “I expect Dolan to spend heavily featuring the
very popular Portman in the closing sprint in this close three-way race.”





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Ted Diadiun: Matt Dolan is “Best Chance” to Defeat Sherrod Brown.

* In case you missed it, Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial board member Ted
Diadiundedicated his Sunday column
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to articulating the case for Matt Dolan’s U.S. Senate candidacy. Not only did
Diadiun note that Dolan is best prepared to serve as Ohio’s next U.S. Senator,
he also indicated that nominating Frank LaRose or Bernie Moreno represent would
make it harder for Republicans to defeat Sherrod Brown in November.




 

Election Day is Just One Week Away! Be Sure to Vote on or Before Tuesday,
March 19th.

* Ohioans have one more week to cast their ballots in the Republican Primary.


* Ohioans can vote via absentee ballot and in-person between now and Election
Day.

* Information on how to vote early and other important election-related
details are available here <[link removed]>.


* As we head into the final week of the race, there is still time to get
involved to help Matt Dolan’s campaign! Whether it be volunteering to knock on
doors or make phone calls or every little bit makes a big difference.Click here
to learn more.
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Want to show your support for Matt Dolan’s campaign? One easy way to do so is
to put a sign in your yard. Let's make sure everyone knows that you stand with
Matt Dolan!


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From the Trail




This Week on the Trail: Matt Dolan kicked off his statewide #NoNonsense Tour
on Thursday, where he distinguished himself from his opponents, shared his
vision for Ohio’s future and listened to the ideas, concerns and questions of
voters from all across the state.


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Senate, consider contributing below to help us WIN in Ohio!


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