Once a swing state, does Ohio have any shades of purple left?
The Bowling Green State University Democracy and Public Policy Research Network released its latest poll of 800 registered Ohio voters last month.
Key Poll Findings
- Former Senator Sherrod Brown and current Senator Jon Husted are tied in the race for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat.
- In the Ohio governor race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds a narrow lead over former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton and former U.S. Representative Ryan, who has not declared his candidacy yet.
- All results fall within the poll’s 4.5% margin of error.
“Ohio will certainly be on many people’s minds this time next year,” said Robert Alexander, professor of political science at BGSU and one of the poll’s researchers.
Political Climate
The president’s party usually struggles during midterm elections. This poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen among Ohio voters.
“That might explain a little bit of what we’re seeing here,” Alexander said.
Ohio voters are particularly concerned about economic issues.
“A year ago, this was the big question: Who’s going to bring down the price of eggs?” Alexander added.
Summary: Ohio’s political landscape remains competitive, with key races too close to call amid voter concerns about the economy and shifting support for the president’s party.
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