JD Vance defeats Tim Ryan in Senate race, Internet calls Ohio 'the Northern Florida'

JD Vance defeats Tim Ryan in Senate race, Internet calls Ohio 'the Northern Florida'
Republican JD Vance defeated Democrat Tim Ryan in Ohio Senate race (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images, Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO: Bestselling author of 'Hi'llbilly Elegy' and Republican JD Vance defeated Democrat Tim Ryan by a wide margin in Ohio State. He will succeed his fellow Republican, Rob Portman, who did not seek reelection. Vance, who was initially a Donald Trump critic, eventually became one of the most trusted allies of the party. 

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According to The Guardian, Ohio has become solidly Republican in recent years after two wins of Trump and Portman's huge victory. Vance faced constant struggle during the battle over his past opposition to Trump and poor fundraising.