Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tuesday’s primary in Ohio set up two marquee matchups in November, a U.S. Senate race that will help determine control of the chamber and a governor’s race featuring a former presidential candidate and the state’s COVID-19-era health director.

The Senate campaign is on track to be among the most expensive this year as Republicans try to hold on to their majority during a difficult midterm cycle. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown easily defeated a challenger in the Democratic...