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Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-governor-ramaswamy-acton-brown-husted-1b29bfc5cd8cacd7d71d7b550ac894eeCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tuesday’s primary in Ohio set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber during a difficult midterm year, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy (R) will face a challenge from the state’s former health director Amy Acton (D) as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands.
In what promises to be one of November’s marquee matchups, former Sen. Sherrod Brown easily defeated a challenger in the Democratic primary and will now attempt to unseat Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
Democrats are counting on Brown’s previous popularity with voters to flip the seat. The Senate Leadership Fund, a top GOP super PAC, has pledged $79 million to defend Husted, who was unopposed in his primary.
Ramaswamy clinched the Republican nomination for governor over a minor challenger and will face off this fall against the state’s COVID-era health director, Democrat Amy Acton. ...[snip]...
But Democrats also see opportunity with the open governors seat, even as the state, a former bellwether, has tipped convincingly toward Republicans during the Trump era. The president’s lagging approval ratings on the economy and dissatisfaction over the war in Iran are contributing to a competitive contest.
Acton, a physician and public health expert, emerged as their choice. She became a household name across Ohio in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as she stood alongside Republican Gov. Mike DeWine during daily coronavirus broadcasts. Her comforting presence during the crisis made her a beloved figure with many Ohioans.
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In what promises to be one of November’s marquee matchups, former Sen. Sherrod Brown easily defeated a challenger in the Democratic primary and will now attempt to unseat Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
Democrats are counting on Brown’s previous popularity with voters to flip the seat. The Senate Leadership Fund, a top GOP super PAC, has pledged $79 million to defend Husted, who was unopposed in his primary.
Ramaswamy clinched the Republican nomination for governor over a minor challenger and will face off this fall against the state’s COVID-era health director, Democrat Amy Acton. ...[snip]...
But Democrats also see opportunity with the open governors seat, even as the state, a former bellwether, has tipped convincingly toward Republicans during the Trump era. The president’s lagging approval ratings on the economy and dissatisfaction over the war in Iran are contributing to a competitive contest.
Acton, a physician and public health expert, emerged as their choice. She became a household name across Ohio in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as she stood alongside Republican Gov. Mike DeWine during daily coronavirus broadcasts. Her comforting presence during the crisis made her a beloved figure with many Ohioans.
Best of luck to SHERROD BROWN and AMY ACTON as they launch their respective Democratic campaigns.
