Jon Husted in Dead Heat Against Sherrod Brown as He Breaks With Trump
Summary
Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown are in a very close race for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, with recent polls showing nearly equal support. Husted recently distanced himself from President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the war in Iran, while Brown leads among independent voters.Key Facts
- Polls show a tight race: Brown at about 45.6% support and Husted at 45.3%.
- The poll surveyed 695 likely Ohio voters with a margin of error of ±4.2%.
- Brown leads independent voters by 17 points (51% to 34%).
- Ohio voted strongly for President Trump in 2024 but remains competitive in this Senate race.
- Husted broke with Trump by urging an end to the Iran war to reduce gas prices.
- Husted was appointed to the Senate seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance.
- The race is seen as important for which party controls the U.S. Senate.
- The crypto industry-backed super PAC Fairshake plans to spend at least $30 million against Brown.
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