How Ohio's first Senate debate impacts the election

• He said there should be a "minimum national standard" for how late into a pregnancy a person can receive abortion services, but abortion laws should be set by states.
• Vance said he believes in exceptions in situations like that of the 10-year-old Ohio girl who was raped and had to travel out of state to receive an abortion. He then quickly switched gears, blaming the example on illegal immigration.

Reality check: The 10-year-old's case is not a rare exception.

• In 2020, one girl under the age of 15 received an abortion per week on average in Ohio.

What they're saying: "He is 100% pro-life, but has always maintained support for reasonable exceptions like in the tragic case of the young girl he referenced [Monday] night," a Vance campaign spokesperson tells Axios.

The other side: Ryan said he supports codifying Roe v. Wade.

What's more: Ryan, who has represented Ohio in Congress for nearly 20 years, has spent his campaign trying to win over moderate Republicans. On Monday, he did this by criticizing Democratic leadership.

• Ryan said he has disagreed with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden, while at times agreeing with former President Donald Trump.

• He also said that he wants to see a "generational change" with national politicians and does not want President Biden to run again in 2024.

Of note: Ryan stayed after the debate to field questions from the media. Vance did not.

• Vance's spokesperson tells us the candidate "traveled to a nearby watch party where he celebrated with supporters and volunteers" after the debate.
• Ryan's campaign did not respond for comment.

What's next: The Senate race remains neck-and-neck as early voting begins today, with another debate scheduled between Vance and Ryan on Monday.