• Ohio Senate candidates J.D. Vance (R) and Rep. Tim Ryan (D) clashed on topics ranging from abortion to foreign policy during their first debate in Cleveland on Monday, with the two engaging in heated exchanges as they look to sway voters ahead of November’s election.
• Recent polls have indicated the race to succeed retiring Sen. Rob Portman (R) is neck-and-neck in the state that has trended red in recent years.
• Throughout the night, on every issue, Vance had a counter, showing that he clearly came well-prepared. In another jaw-breaker of a response, Vance cited his military service while contrasting it with Ryan’s lack of accomplishments in government.

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