An analysis by OpenSecrets revealed in March that “dark money groups are spending at record levels in their efforts to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections.” Ohio Republican Governor Mike Dewine, however, was ahead of the times. According to Cleveland.com, “newly revealed text messages and other documents suggest” the GOP leader “personally solicited” a portion of dark money he received to boost his gubernatorial campaign in 2018 from FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, who has since been indicted on bribery charges. READ MORE: Analysis shows ‘unprecedented surge’ of Dark Money ahead of 2…