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New poll of likely voters gives insights into Ohio governor, Senate races

A CNN poll found Brown leading Jon Husted among likely Ohio voters.

New poll of likely voters gives insights into Ohio governor, Senate races
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A CNN poll puts Amy Acton ahead of Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race and Sherrod Brown ahead of Jon Husted in the Senate race. Likely voters also said the economy and cost of living are leading concerns.

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Sherrod Brown
Former U.S. Senator (D-OH)

Democratic candidate in the Ohio Senate race

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Jon Husted
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Republican incumbent and candidate in the Ohio Senate race

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Donald Trump
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President whose policies were referenced in a poll question about Ohio’s cost of living

ALSO MENTIONED  Amy Acton, Democratic candidate in the Ohio governor’s race; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate in the Ohio governor’s race

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CNN Polls Show Competitive Senate Races in Ohio and Iowa

CNN polls show Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s Senate race. Center outlets take a largely informational approach to the standings, while two headlines frame the results as Democratic hope and other coverage also notes voter concerns.

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