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Oz Declares ‘Presumptive’ Victory in GOP Senate Race, Despite Ongoing Recount

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Celebrity physician Mehmet Oz is declaring what he calls “presumptive” victory in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports he’s claiming a win despite a recount that’s underway.

(Original air-date: 5/30/22)

Sam Dunklau is the Capitol Bureau Chief for WITF. He previously covered Illinois state government for NPR member station WUIS in Springfield, IL.