Summary
A new poll shows tight races in Ohio's U.S. Senate and governor elections, with Democrats close to Republicans in voter support. Republican Senator Jon Husted and Democratic former Senator Sherrod Brown are nearly tied in the Senate race, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Dr. Amy Acton are also close contenders for governor.
Key Facts
- A recent poll indicates Republicans and Democrats are very close in Ohio's Senate and governor races.
- In the Senate race, Republican Jon Husted leads with 48% against Democrat Sherrod Brown’s 42% among union households.
- Another poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown slightly ahead, with 47% to Husted's 45%, and 8% of voters undecided.
- Ohio has consistently voted Republican in past presidential elections, favoring Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
- In the governor’s race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has 48% support, while Democrat Dr. Amy Acton has 41%.
- Some polls show the governor's race too close to call, with Emerson College Polling finding Acton leading 46% to 45% over Ramaswamy.
- President Donald Trump and Governor Mike DeWine have endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy.
- Prediction markets suggest Democrats have a slight edge in the governor’s race.
