Two House special elections in Ohio highlight divisions in both parties

Two contentious special election primaries in Ohio for open congressional seats wrapped up on Tuesday night. Both highlighted the divisiveness and rancor within the Democratic and Republican Parties ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

The Associated Press projected Mike Carey, who was backed by former President Trump, won the GOP primary in Ohio's 15th congressional district on Tuesday night. He will face state Representative Allison Russo, who the AP projected as the winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary.  "Tonight, Republicans across Ohio's 15th Congressional District sent a clear message to the nation that President Donald J. Trump is, without a doubt, the leader of our party," Carey said in a statement Tuesday night.