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Coal lobbyist Mike Carey won the Republican nomination for Ohio's 15th congressional district on Tuesday, AP reports. 

Why it matters: Carey became the favorite in the race after former President Trump endorsed him in June. The seat was previously held by Steve Stivers, who left in May to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

After resigning, Stivers endorsed a different candidate, state Rep. Jeff LaRe, to be his successor. 

What to watch: The general election will be held on Nov. 2.

Trump-backed Mike Carey wins GOP primary in Ohio's 15th district

Carey was endorsed by former President Trump in June.

Mike Carey. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

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Coal lobbyist Mike Carey won the Republican nomination for Ohio&#x27;s 15th congressional district on Tuesday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AP reports" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/ZekeJMiller/status/1422724601411473414" data-vars-content-id="8e5f90bc-498f-468a-a7ce-04f0ad7a9ca7" data-vars-headline="Trump-backed Mike Carey wins GOP primary in Ohio&#x27;s 15th district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/ZekeJMiller/status/1422724601411473414" target="_blank">AP reports</a>. Why it matters: Carey became the favorite in the race after former President Trump <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="endorsed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/08/trump-endorses-mike-carey-ohio-15th-congressional-district-race/7611520002/" data-vars-content-id="8e5f90bc-498f-468a-a7ce-04f0ad7a9ca7" data-vars-headline="Trump-backed Mike Carey wins GOP primary in Ohio&#x27;s 15th district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/08/trump-endorses-mike-carey-ohio-15th-congressional-district-race/7611520002/" target="_blank">endorsed</a> him in June. The seat was previously held by Steve Stivers, who left in May to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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Trump-backed Mike Carey wins GOP primary in Ohio's 15th district

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