Ohio special election - AS IT HAPPENED: Donald Trump claims victory in Ohio as Republican Troy Balderson leads Democrat Danny O'Connor
Voters in Ohio's 12th District choose replacement for Representative Pat Tiberi
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Your support makes all the difference.Ohio's 12th district is the scene for the last high stakes special election of the season. The race is a key test for President Donald Trump, who will be a key part of the Republican playbook in the 2018 midterms.
Republicans are scrambling to avoid an embarrassing defeat in a seat that the party has held for decades. Mr Trump has backed Republican Troy Balderson, who is facing Democrat Danny O'Connor. A win for Democrats would signal further danger for Republicans in November.
President Trump has also tweeted his support for Tony Balderson and also held a rally for him late last week.
The day's races, like dozens before them, pitted the strength of Trump's fiery supporters against the Democratic Party's anti-Trump resistance. The results will help determine the political landscape — and Trump's standing within his own party — just three months before the GOP defends its House and Senate majorities across the nation.
As well as voters in Ohio, who will send someone to Congress immediately, today also sees primary races in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan and Washington state.
As we wait for the results to come in, follow all the latest updates with our liveblog below.
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Additional reporting by AP and Reuters.
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