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Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted in Ohio Senate poll as inflation fuels voter concerns
Husted was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) to fill a seat left vacant by Vice President JD Vance. Brown was ousted by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) in 2024 and is now challenging Husted to regain his seat.
The Republican incumbent’s alignment with President Donald Trump appears to be on voters’ radars, as 51% of respondents said they are “concerned” that Husted is “too close” to the president, regardless of whether they plan to vote for him.
Brown’s ties to the Democratic establishment have also caught the attention of Ohioans, with the poll finding 44% are concerned that the former senator is “too close” with the party.
Even though some are concerned about his proximity to the Democratic establishment, Brown has a strong connection with the party’s base, as 97% of Democrats say they support the candidate. Husted, on the other hand, may need to do some more convincing in the GOP, as only 87% of Republicans say they support him.
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The forecast for the race shows winds shifting in favor of Brown’s comeback bid, as the University of Virginia’s Sabato’s Crystal Ball in June moved the race to favor Democrats. The race moved from “leans Republican” to “toss up,” signaling an uphill climb in a state at risk of reverting to a swing state.