Here’s how top CEOs are opening up their wallets for J.D. Vance and other candidates in key Senate races

By one metric, J.D. Vance could be considered the favorite among CEOs of S&P 500 companies.

That’s because the Ohio Republican has attracted more money from current or recent S&P 500 chief executives than any other candidate engaged in a competitive 2022 Senate race, according to a MarketWatch analysis.

The venture capitalist and “Hillbilly Elegy” author has received a total of $45,800. The funds come from TransDigm Group TDG, 1.39% CEO Kevin Stein and former Cintas CTAS, +0.09% CEO Scott Farmer who have given $25,000 and $20,800, respectively, of their...