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‘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
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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.

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