Trump-endorsed Vance projected winner in Ohio

It marks a huge win for Trump, who backed the GOP Senate candidate.

ByLibby Cathey, Hannah Demissie, Oren Oppenheim, and Lalee Ibssa
Last Updated: May 3, 2022, 11:28 PM EDT

The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm season kicked off Tuesday with primary races in Ohio and Indiana.

Ohio's Senate race marked the first major sign of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power at the polls.

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Here's how the races are developing today. All times Eastern. Check back for updates.
May 03, 2022, 11:28 PM EDT

Trump-backed candidate projected winner in Ohio's 13th

ABC News has projected Madison Gesiotto Gilbert, former co-chair of the national Women for Trump advisory board, as the winner in the GOP primary for Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

Gilbert scored Trump’s endorsement in the race and aligned with him on most issues. Other GOP candidates in the race included Shay Hawkins, Santana Kings, Janet Folger Porter, Dante Sabatucci, Ryan Salor and Greg Wheeler.

May 03, 2022, 11:12 PM EDT

GOP aims to flip Indiana House seat

ABC News has projected Jennifer-Ruth Green, an air force veteran, as the winner of the Republican House primary for Indiana’s 1st Congressional District.

"I have been blessed to have the opportunity to serve our country in uniform for 22 years, and I look forward to earning the opportunity to represent Hoosiers and continue my service in Congress," Green said in a statement.

Republicans are aiming to flip the district, a long Democratic stronghold that is nevertheless seen as fertile ground in a wave election.

Green will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan in November.

May 03, 2022, 10:43 PM EDT

Brown projected to defeat turner in Ohio House primary

In Ohio's 11th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Shontel Brown is projected by ABC News to defeat progressive challenger Nina Turner for a second time, marking a victory for President Joe Biden's endorsement power.

Brown was first elected to Congress in a special election last year following former Rep. Marcia Fudge's appointment to serve as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

PHOTO: Nina Turner speaks to a crowd of volunteers before a Get Out the Vote canvassing event, July 30, 2021. Shontel Brown speaks during Get Out the Vote campaign event at Mt Zion Fellowship, July 31, 2021, in Cleveland.
Congressional candidate Nina Turner speaks to a crowd of volunteers before a Get Out the Vote canvassing event, July 30, 2021, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Cuyahoga Councilwoman and Congressional Candidate Shontel Brown speaks during Get Out the Vote campaign event at Mt Zion Fellowship, July 31, 2021, in Cleveland.
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Biden offered his second endorsement of the midterm cycle to Brown last Friday, calling her "an ardent advocate for the people of Ohio and a true partner in Congress," while leading progressive voices like Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., backed Turner.

Turner, a former co-chair of Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, had previously criticized the Democratic Party and Biden's leadership.

May 03, 2022, 10:24 PM EDT

Former state senator wins GOP primary for IN-09

ABC News has projected that Erin Houchin, a former state senator, as the winner of the Republican House primary in Indiana’s 9th Congressional District.

"I am honored that Hoosier Republicans across Southern Indiana have entrusted me with their vote," Houchin said in a statement. "I’ve spent my life in the Ninth District, and look forward to carrying our momentum through November and being the proven conservative fighter we need in Washington. It’s time to push back against the radical Biden-Pelosi agenda and take our country back."

The seat was the only vacant congressional seat in the state after Republican Congressman Trey Hollingsworth announced he wouldn't seek reelection.