Ohio Election Day Poll Shows Tight Race
Voters Head to the Polls in Ohio for Election Day
Voters in Ohio are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Voters will be deciding a number of races, including the governor's race, the U.S. Senate race, and the state legislature races.
Governor's Race
The governor's race is one of the most closely watched races in the country. Republican Mike DeWine is facing off against Democrat Richard Cordray. DeWine is the current attorney general of Ohio, while Cordray is the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The latest polls show DeWine with a slight lead over Cordray. However, the race is still considered to be very close.
U.S. Senate Race
The U.S. Senate race is also a very close race. Republican incumbent Rob Portman is facing off against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Portman is a former U.S. representative and U.S. trade representative, while Brown is a former U.S. representative and Ohio secretary of state.
The latest polls show Portman with a slight lead over Brown. However, the race is still considered to be very close.
State Legislature Races
There are also a number of state legislature races that are being decided today. Republicans currently control both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. Democrats are hoping to make gains in both chambers.
The latest polls show that Republicans are favored to maintain control of both chambers. However, Democrats are hoping to make gains in both chambers.
Conclusion
The midterm elections are always important, but this year's elections are especially important. Voters in Ohio will be deciding a number of important races, including the governor's race, the U.S. Senate race, and the state legislature races. The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Voters are encouraged to make their voices heard and vote in today's elections.