From a campaign party in Youngstown, Dann called Montgomery an example of what is wrong with Ohio GOP politics and the “pay-to-play” mentality.

   The party was in celebration of his Tuesday primary win over challenger Subodh Chandra. With 97.50 percent of the precincts reporting, Dann was leading 71.93 percent to Chandra's 28.07 percent.

   Montgomery likewise claimed her GOP primary, outdistancing challenger Tim Grendell 73.36 percent to 26.64 percent.

   Montgomery made her first statement on the win from a campaign party as well. “I am very humbled by this victory. It wouldn't have happened without all the hard work around the state... Now the business we're about is to elect Republicans in the fall.”

   Dann said he is looking forward to challenging Montgomery, although he said he thought Grendell would've made a better attorney general than her.

   Grendell, a fellow state senator with Dann, has taken stands with Dann on some issues, while opposing him on others.

   Dann said he plans to continue to challenge Montgomery's association with Gov. Bob Taft, and added that people are tired of politicians like Montgomery that are connected to Taft's scandal-plagued administration.

   When asked why voters overwhelming chose Montgomery over Grendell if they are tired of her type, Dann said Grendell did not have enough money in his campaign chest to overcome her media messages throughout the state. “People don't know and understand her the way I do,” Dann said.

   Dann said he doesn't plan to take any time away from the campaign trail, instead choosing to go straight after Montgomery's record as state auditor, and her association with Taft.