Willie Nelson campaigns for US congressman

LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich.

Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman on Sunday. Redistricting has thrown Kucinich into a congressional primary battle with another veteran Democrat, Marcy Kaptur.

Nelson previously campaigned for Kucinich during his long-shot bids for president.

Kaptur's campaign said last week that while Kucinich brings singers to Ohio, Kaptur brings jobs.

Multiple news outlets report that Kucinich replied during a news conference before Sunday's concert that he has worked to save steel jobs in the region.