i'm jonathan jonathan capeheart in for stephanie ruhle. it is primary night in several states. that includes a crucial cent republican primary. nbc news can project car dealer bernie moreno has defeated dolan and frank larose, who were considered traditional republican candidates. moreno will face three-time senator sherrod brown in november. and on the west coast, california's congressional 20th district will hold a special election to see who will fill out former house speaker kevin mccarthy's term. if no one gets the amount, the top two will face off. and we have suzanne with "the weekend." and brandon buff, adviser. thank you for being here. >> hi. >> you know ohio politics. your reaction to what we're seeing in the buckeye state tonight? >> well, obviously a big win for donald trump. he had to go in there at the last minute and do a rally for bernie moreno to push him over the finish line. it's not often that the trump- endorsed candidate needs to feel backup at the last minute. but it's a risky play. everybody in at least established in republican circles thought were per