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The bestselling author JD Vance has won the US Senate race in Ohio by a wider margin than predicted by opinion polls but with a narrower victory than his fellow Republicans running in other statewide races.
The Democratic candidate, the congressman Tim Ryan, conceded with pointed remarks about the importance of accepting election results. With about 95% of the votes counted, Vance led Ryan by 53%-47%.
Vance’s victory was met with jubilation and relief by Republicans at an election night party in Columbus amid fears that a loss could cost the party a shot at controlling the Senate.
“We won a very good victory, and I’m very proud of it,” Vance told his supporters. “If you’re watching on TV, whether you voted for me or not, the thing that I promise you is to go to the United States Senate and fight every single day for the people of Ohio.
