DCCC spokesperson Jacob Peters released the following statement on the OH-12 primary results:
“Establishment Republicans spent over a million dollars to squeak their preferred nominee through this brutal, scorched-earth race to the right, and are calling it a positive outcome, which says all you need to know about their low bar for success this election cycle.
“The reality is that Troy Balderson is a heavily damaged nominee who just spent a lot of time and money to make the case that he is the greatest threat to Medicaid and health coverage for Central Ohio families. Meanwhile, Danny O’Connor is a fresh leader who has already made it clear that he will stand up for good jobs, affordable health care, and protecting Medicare and Social Security.
“This is sure to be a competitive matchup that the DCCC will continue to assess.”