OHIO, USA — The Ohio Senate race has long since held major implications in the upcoming direction of national politics since Republican Rob Portman announced his retirement at the end of his term.
Both Candidates for Ohio Senate Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance held rallies in Northeast Ohio Sunday. And the turnout was high.
In a way they both agree something is wrong with our country.
J.D. Vance says, "I think people are really frustrated with the direction of the country and want to give us a good opportunity to govern."
Tim Ryan says women are standing up for abortion rights, "They are not voting for J.D. Vance cause his position is so extreme on it. No exceptions for rape or incest, wants a national abortion ban, he wants what we have now. This is pure chaos."
Vance's rally was held in Akron, Ryan's in Cleveland. What was once considered the rust belt. Where the working class, the blue collar workers live.
Vance thinks his chances are good, "When we win we have to govern with a mandate and that means solving the problems for the people of Ohio."
Ryan wants to stop the hate and angry talk and focus on the work that needs to be done, "I want us to have conversation's I want us to do better than we are doing now. I think because of my record of bipartisan ship working with republicans that I am a good fit for it. Really willing to work across the isle."
This is Vance's first run. He says he sides with former president Donald Trump and says the 2020 presidential race was stolen, "A lot of technology companies put their thumbs on the scale that we can't let happen again. Absolutely I agree with him."
Only one can win and both agree it will take everyone going to the polls.
Early voting has picked up here in Ohio but there is now only one day left for that, which is Monday.
As always, to make your voice heard, take your opportunity to vote. Check out 3News' voting guide to make sure you're informed on the races, issues and where you need to go to make sure you can make your voice heard.
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