Trump Says Husted, Ramaswamy Are Now Ahead After Rally: What Polls Show
Summary
President Donald Trump said his endorsed candidates Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy gained support in Ohio after his recent rally. However, polling averages still show Democratic candidates Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton leading in the Senate and governor races.Key Facts
- President Trump shared a chart showing Husted 2 points and Ramaswamy 1 point ahead of a generic ballot benchmark after his Ohio rally.
- The chart did not cite sources or explain its polling methods.
- A separate poll found Ramaswamy leading Acton 45% to 43% and Husted leading Brown 44% to 43%, but these leads are within the margin of error.
- RealClearPolitics averages show Acton leading Ramaswamy 48.1% to 44.3%, and Brown leading Husted 47.4% to 44.3%.
- Both the Senate and governor races in Ohio are considered toss-ups by major political analysts.
- Prediction markets estimate Acton has about a 68-69% chance to win governor, and Brown has a 60-62% chance to win the Senate seat.
- Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate; Ohio’s results could affect control of the Senate.
- Trump has two upcoming rallies in Ohio as part of the campaign efforts for these races.
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