Republican beats incumbent senator in Ohio

One of the most critical and intensely-watched Senate contests in America has been called for the Republican challenger.

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown faced the fight of his life in this contest against Donald Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno. Trump has broadly been expected throughout the election cycle to carry Ohio easily, giving Brown a difficult path to re-election.

The result was called by the Associated Press.

Holding onto Brown's seat was a top priority for Senate Democrats...