Republican Odds of Losing Ohio Governor and Senate Races Ahead of Primary
Ohio voters are preparing for primary elections that will determine the candidates for the gubernatorial and Senate races in November, both seen as competitive despite the state's conservative trend. Democrats are optimistic about their chances, citing an unfavorable national environment for Republicans and President Trump's declining approval ratings. Polls show tight contests between top candidates, with prediction markets slightly favoring Democrats in both races.
- ▪Senator Jon Husted, a Republican, was appointed to fill JD Vance’s Senate term and is expected to face former Senator Sherrod Brown in the general election.
- ▪The Cook Political Report considers the Ohio Senate race a pure toss-up, while prediction markets give Democrats a 58 to 60 percent chance of winning.
- ▪Polls show a close gubernatorial race between Republican frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy and presumptive Democratic nominee Amy Acton, with some surveys showing leads within the margin of error.
- ▪Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the governor’s race from 'Likely Republican' to 'Leans Republican,' citing Ramaswamy’s funding and ad campaign alongside Acton’s potential appeal to suburban voters.
- ▪Amy Acton, who led Ohio’s health department during the pandemic, faces challenges due to her visibility during a divisive period, despite her government experience.
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AP NewsroomBy Andrew StantonWeekend Staff WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Ohio voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their choices in the Senate and gubernatorial primary races, both of which are viewed as competitive in the midterm elections despite the state’s increasingly conservative lean.Democrats are hopeful about their chances in the Buckeye State this November. Once a major swing state, Ohio has become friendlier to Republicans over the past decade, supporting President Donald Trump in each of his presidential runs.
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