Ohio Treasurer Mandel likely to seek US Senate seat next year

SALEM — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, a Republican, is to attend a private event at noon Wednesday at the Salem Golf Club to raise money for his likely entry into the 2012 U.S. Senate race.

About 40 to 50 people, including area political and business leaders, will be there, said Dave Johnson, the Columbiana County Republican Party chairman, who is co-hosting the event. Tickets range from $250 to $5,000.

The event is closed to the media.

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