By Maeve Reston, CNN Voters are casting the final ballots in Tuesday’s primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, kicking off a pivotal month of contests that will test the power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. All eyes are on two Republican primaries in the Buckeye State: The Senate contest will determine the nominee to replace retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman, while the gubernatorial primary will show whether Gov. Mike DeWine can successfully beat back two challengers from his right flank as he seeks a second term. With Democrats and Republicans fighting for control of Congress this fall, which will determine whether President Joe Biden can advance any aspect his agenda after 2022, nearly half of the most competitive US Senate matchups will likely be set by the end of this month. In Ohio, a reddening state that Trump won twice, the former President has backed J.D. Vance, the venture…
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