‘Pastors Over Politicians’ Candidate Gains Support of 114 Ohio Clergy Members

‘Pastors Over Politicians’ Candidate Gains Support of 114 Ohio Clergy Members
A group of pastors pray with Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel at a "Faith and Freedom" rally in Mansfield, Ohio, in early March. Courtesy of Josh Mandel
Jeff Louderback
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At a town hall gathering in northeast Ohio, GOP U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel is surrounded by a group of pastors. Their hands rest on his shoulders and all heads are bowed in prayer.

The moment is a microcosm of the former Ohio State Treasurer and Ohio State Representative’s unconventional campaign strategy to win the GOP primary, capture the general election, and replace retiring U.S. Sen. Rob Portman.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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