GOP Senators Split Endorsements In OH Senate Race

February 22, 2022 Republicans, Trump cultists

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Jane Timken on Tuesday received three Senate endorsements that followed retiring Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) picking her as his desired successor last week.

Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) all backed Timken, citing what they said were her conservative credentials in a statement first seen by The Hill.

Josh Mandel has been endorsed by Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), while Mike Gibbons has the backing of Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has backed J.D. Vance.

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