U.S. swing states & battlegrounds stories

Jun 1, 2026

Ohio governor and Senate races rated toss-ups in 2026 midterms as state becomes battleground

Ohio's 2026 midterm elections for governor and U.S. Senate are both rated as toss-ups by The Cook Political Report, marking a shift for the traditionally Republican-leaning state. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing a tougher-than-expected fight in the gubernatorial race.

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Top claims

▪A Marist University poll released in October 2026 shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Senator Jon Husted 48% to 44% in the Ohio Senate race.
▪President Donald Trump's presidential approval rating stood at 38% in the Silver Bulletin polling average, affected by economic fatigue and the war with Iran.
▪In Texas, a University of Houston survey released in October 2026 showed Democratic state Representative James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton 48% to 46%.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

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2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Elections1 Senate races1 State politics1 U.S. election polling & forecasting1 U.S. governors1 US midterm elections1

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