The AP has called the Democratic Senate primary in Ohio for Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher. At just past 10 pm Eastern, Fisher led Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner 55.5 to 44.5. He will face former Rep. Rob Portman (R) in November's race to succeed retiring Republican George Voinovich.

It had long been a tight race between the establishment-backed Fisher and the woefully underfunded Brunner. But late polling showed Fisher opening up a significant lead -- somewhat larger than the final result.

Both of the gubernatorial primaries were uncontested. Gov. Ted Strickland (D) seeks a second term against former Rep. John Kasich. Strickland used primary day to launch his first television ad of the race. Rather than touting his record, the spot slams Kasich for votes in Congress and then his time at Lehman Brothers.

Today's primary in Ohio, as in Indiana and North Carolina, was a very low-turnout affair.

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