Republican candidate Bernie Moreno successfully unseated incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio on Tuesday, marking one of the most fiercely contested and costly Senate races of the year.

Moreno, a businessman originally from Colombia and based in Cleveland, leveraged his endorsement from former President Donald Trump to gain momentum in the campaign.

He effectively linked Brown to the Biden administration’s policies on immigration and border security, which resonated with many voters in the state.

Brown, who has been a prominent figure in Ohio politics for five decades, struggled to pivot from his ongoing focus on issues like abortion rights and advocating for the middle class.

Despite these efforts, he could not counteract the noticeable shift of Ohio towards Republican values in the current political climate.

The race was called in Moreno’s favor by 11:27 p.m. EST, marking a significant political shift in a state that has often served as a bellwether in national elections.

The outcome reflects broader trends in the electorate, as Republicans continue to capitalize on local and national issues that have polarized voters.