Candidate protestors, supporters outside US Senate debate in Youngstown share frustrations

Before the Ohio US Senate debate, dozens of protestors turned to protest for or against Rep. Tim Ryan or his challenger, J.D. Vance.

Monday, October 17th 2022, 6:32 PM EDT

Updated:

Monday, October 17th 2022, 6:44 PM EDT

By Robert McFerren

Protestors, supporters outside of Stambaugh Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 17

Before the Ohio US Senate debate, dozens of protestors turned to protest for or against Rep. Tim Ryan or his challenger, J.D. Vance.

Groups came to show support for their candidate, and others to protest the candidates.

Valley United for Fair Democracy and Catholic Votes are two groups that were there.

21 News reporter Sydney Cantey was outside the venue talking with the protestors.

The Catholic Votes protestors 21 News that Ryan is Catholic but doesn't support Catholic views, including their opposition to abortion.

Others said they need a candidate to care about Ohioans, including jobs.

The Ohio U.S. Senate debate can be viewed on WFMJ-TV 21 and on wfmj.com beginning at 7 p.m.

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