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Why Ohio is such a competitive state this year

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 08 September 2026, 17:52 UTC By Amber Phillips 1 min read
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Ohio is a state that voted for President Donald Trump in the past three presidential elections, but this November, Democrats have a real shot to retake a Senate seat, win big House races and even claim the governor’s office for the first time in decades. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix Why Ohio is such a competitive state this year It’s got a major governor’s race, marquee Senate contest and House elections, all of which Democrats have a chance to win.

Ohio is a state that voted for President Donald Trump in the past three presidential elections, but this November, Democrats have a real shot to retake a Senate seat, win big House races and even claim the governor’s office for the first time in decades. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix Why Ohio is such a competitive state this year It’s got a major governor’s race, marquee Senate contest and House elections, all of which Democrats have a chance to win.
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