CINCINNATI, Ohio - All eyes were on Ohio's hotly contested GOP Senate primary race Tuesday night as Trump's endorsement proved to push J.D. Vance to victory.

Vance says his win solidifies that the former president still has a strong influence in Ohio.

"This campaign I really think was a referendum on what kind of republican party we want and what kind of country we want," Vance said.

If elected, Vance says he will be voice in Washington to take on the establishment left and right.

"Do we want to have a border that protects our citizens? Do we want to ship our jobs to China or keep them right here in America for American workers and the American people?" Vance said.

Next the focus turns to the November election, where Vance will face off against Valley Congressman Tim Ryan.

"Given the politics of the state of Ohio today, given the fact that it has become a red state and given the fact that J.D. Vance is clearly a Donald Trump candidate, it's going to be very tough for Tim Ryan to overcome that," Bertram de Souza said, 21 News political analyst.

In order to win the statewide race, de Souza says a candidate will need about 60-percent of the vote. He doesn't believe Ryan will gain enough overall support or enough within his home turf of Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

Vance called Ryan a 'Trump democrat' in his victory speech.

It's an idea that Ryan hasn't necessarily disagreed with.

Ryan's been quick to point out areas where he agrees with the former president, particularly when it comes to China. He also points to instances where he's challenged other democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.

During Ryan's victory speech, he says he's focus on supporting middle class Ohio workers.

"I want us to be the manufacturing center of the world, I want us to help this country leap frog China," Ryan said.

The Ohio GOP race was the most expensive race in Ohio primary history, filled with attack ads.

Senator Rob Portman quickly tweeted out after the race was called that he's supporting Vance and says his seat needs to stay in the Republican's hands.