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Ohio Senate and Governor Races Shift to Democrats
Fox News forecasts Ohio Senate and governor races lean Democratic one week before midterms.
In brief
Fox News forecasts Ohio Senate and governor races lean Democratic one week before midterms. Fox News Power Rankings show Ohio Senate race shifts to 'Lean Democratic' with Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted by 3.3 points and governor's race favoring Amy Acton over Vivek Ramaswamy by 4.4 points. Originally reported by…
Fox News Power Rankings Update
Ohio Senate and governor races shifted to 'Lean Democratic' in Fox News' latest power rankings one week before midterms.
Senate Race Polling
Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted by 3.3 points in RealClearPolitics' polling aggregate as of Tuesday.
Governor's Race Polling
Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy by 4.4 points in RealClearPolitics' polling aggregate as of Tuesday.
Ohio Political Shift
Ohio has trended rightward over the past decade with Trump winning all three presidential runs despite Obama carrying the state in 2008 and 2012.
Expert Analysis
Paul Beck, Ohio State University professor emeritus, says Ohio's rightward shift is due to Trump support but current unpopularity makes it competitive.
Ramaswamy Ad Backlash
Ramaswamy's campaign ad featuring Acton's estranged mother drew bipartisan criticism for claiming Acton lies about her past.
Prediction Markets
Acton's chance of winning increased from 61 percent to 82 percent on Kalshi prediction markets after the ad backlash.
Republican Response
Governor DeWine and Trump criticized the ad, with Trump calling it 'easy' to have a mother speak badly about someone.
Senate Race Dynamics
Brown has held a lead in recent polls with 46.7 percent support compared to Husted's 44.4 percent in InsiderAdvantage poll.
Governor's Race Polls
Acton leads Ramaswamy by 2 points in Fox News poll with 50 percent to 48 percent support.
Data Centers Issue
Democrats highlight data centers as a potential wedge issue to win over undecided voters in Ohio.
Midterm Strategy
Democrats believe Trump's low approval rating will translate into electoral gains for them in the midterms.
Ramaswamy's Campaign
Ramaswamy has struggled with favorability ratings throughout his political career despite national prominence.
What Happens Next
Democrats aim to reverse Ohio's rightward trend in 2026 midterms with data centers and economic issues as key factors.
The key point
Fox News Power Rankings show Ohio Senate race shifts to 'Lean Democratic' with Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted by 3.3 points and governor's race favoring Amy Acton over Vivek Ramaswamy by 4.4 points.
