Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Republican primary field in the race for the seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. LaRose expressed his concern for the direction of the country and his commitment to defending the values that made America the hope of the world. The Ohio Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country next year, with the winner of the Republican primary facing Brown in the general election in November 2024.