A closely watched governor’s race in Ohio is tightening as Democrats seek to reclaim the traditionally Republican-leaning seat for the first time in over two decades. Polls show the Democratic candidate holding a narrow lead, though the contest remains fiercely contested amid sharp divisions. Recent surveys, including one from CNN, indicate a shifting dynamic in a state where the governor’s mansion has long favored Republicans. The outcome could signal broader trends in the midterm elections, where control of statehouses remains a key battleground.
The red-leaning Buckeye State governor’s mansion could flip for the first time in two decades as Democrat Amy Acton narrowly leads Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in recent polls of their bitter midterm battle. A new CNN poll on Thursday showed Acton up 8 percentage points over Ramaswamy, after a New York Times/Siena poll found Acton ahead...
