Donald Trump’s endorsement of J.D. Vance is having a powerful effect in the Ohio GOP U.S. Senate race.
In less than two weeks, Vance has climbed from a 5.4-point deficit to Josh Mandel and surged to a commanding 22-point lead, according to a poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates and first published by Breitbart News on April 28.
The survey was commissioned by pro-Vance PAC Protect Ohio Values and conducted from April 25 to April 26 among 800 likely Republican primary voters.
Among the respondents who are told that Trump has endorsed Vance in the race, the “Hillbilly Elegy” author and venture capitalist is perched atop the field with 39 percent support.
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