The Race (novel)

Main characters

• Corey Grace, the protagonist, is the Republican Senator from Ohio, was a fighter pilot in the beginning of the book. He became a P.O.W. and was later awarded the Purple Heart. He was not close to his family and became a senator after the war; he particularly appealed to veterans of the war. He dates a black actress named Lexie Hart throughout the book.
• Rob Marotta is the Senate Majority Leader who attempts to win the presidency through power, money, and manipulation.
• Bob Christy is a Republican governor and religious fanatic, who presents himself as a "Messenger from God". He is liked by religious Catholics and has a strong backing from religious fanatics, in general.