Ohio GOP Primary: Money Trail Revealed

TLDRWith the Ohio primary election just one week away, we dive into the Republican Senate race to uncover the fundraising numbers and donors behind the candidates. Find out who has raised the most funds and the key players in this highly contested race.

Key insights

💰Millionaire former car dealer Bernie Marino has raised $9.7 million, with over $4 million of it in personal loans.

🔍Notable donors include Turning Point USA, a right-wing group known for pushing disinformation, and the Ohio Coal Association.

💸Matt Dolan leads in fundraising with $11.4 million, including a $9 million loan from himself.

📺Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose raised just over $2 million, with a $250,000 loan from himself. He received support from the group Leadership for Ohio Fund, which spent millions on TV and digital ads.

🌐The Ohio GOP primary has already seen three times more spending than the second most expensive primary in the US.

Q&A

Who is the top fundraiser in the Ohio GOP primary?

Matt Dolan is the top fundraiser, having raised $11.4 million, including a $9 million loan from himself.

Which candidate has received support from Turning Point USA and the Ohio Coal Association?

Notable donors include Turning Point USA and the Ohio Coal Association, both supporting various candidates in the Ohio GOP primary.

How much has Bernie Marino raised in personal loans?

Bernie Marino, a millionaire former car dealer, has raised over $9.7 million, with over $4 million of it in personal loans.

Who is supporting Frank Larose in the Ohio primary?

Frank Larose, Ohio Secretary of State, has received support from the group Leadership for Ohio Fund, which has spent millions on TV and digital ads.

How much has been spent in the Ohio GOP primary so far?

The Ohio GOP primary has already seen three times more spending than the second most expensive primary in the US.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Ohio primary election is just one week away.

00:45Matt Dolan has raised $11.4 million, including a $9 million loan from himself.

00:59Bernie Marino has raised over $9.7 million, with over $4 million of it in personal loans.

01:28Notable donors in the Ohio GOP primary include Turning Point USA and the Ohio Coal Association.

01:45Frank Larose, Ohio Secretary of State, has raised just over $2 million, with a $250,000 loan from himself. He received support from the group Leadership for Ohio Fund.

01:59The Ohio GOP primary has seen three times more spending than the second most expensive primary in the US.