Ohio's Election Day Polls Show Tight Race for Governor

DeWine and Whaley Locked in Statistical Tie

Recent Polls Indicate a Close Contest

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent opinion poll conducted by the University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research shows that the race for Ohio's governorship is too close to call, with incumbent Republican Governor Mike DeWine and Democratic challenger Nan Whaley locked in a statistical tie.

The poll, which surveyed 1,000 likely voters in Ohio, found that DeWine has a slight edge over Whaley, with 49% of respondents saying they would vote for him and 46% saying they would vote for Whaley. However, the poll's margin of error is +/- 3%, meaning that the race is essentially tied.

The results of the poll are consistent with other recent polls, which have also shown a tight race between DeWine and Whaley. A poll conducted by Quinnipiac University in late October found that DeWine had a 4-point lead over Whaley, while a poll conducted by Emerson College in early November found that the race was tied.

The close race between DeWine and Whaley is likely due to a number of factors, including the state's large number of independent voters and the unpopularity of both candidates. DeWine's approval rating has been hovering around 50% for most of the year, while Whaley's favorability rating is even lower.

The close race between DeWine and Whaley is likely to continue until the very end, and it is possible that the race will not be decided until the final votes are counted on Election Day.

Election Day in Ohio is Tuesday, November 8th. Polls will be open from 6:30am to 7:30pm.