Ohio
In Ohio, Democrats must hold on to a competitive House seat while trying to flip three others. While the state has trended to the right over the last few cycles, with former Senator Sherrod Brown challenging incumbent Jon Husted, we have a prime pickup opportunity in the Senate. The open Governor’s seat, formerly held by a Republican, is also up for grabs.
General Election: November 3, 2026
Early Voting: October 6 - November 1, 2026
Contact our Ohio Action Team Leader: OHTeam@crimsongoesblue.org
Races We’re Targeting in Ohio
U.S. Senate
Our Candidate: Sherrod Brown (D)
Incumbent: Jon Husted (R)
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2022 Results
JD Vance (R) 53.03%
Tim Ryan (D) 46.92%
Margin of Victory: 252,625 votes
Governor
Our Candidate: Amy Acton (D)
Opponent: Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
Forecaster Rating: Lean Democrat
2022 Results
Mike DeWine (R) 62.41%
Nan Whaley (D) 37.38%
Margin of Victory: 1,034,935 votes
District: OH-07
Our Candidate: Brian Poindexter (D)
Incumbent: Max Miller (R)
Key Communities: Southern and western Cuyahoga County
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results (old map)
Max Miller (R) 51.1%
Matthew Diemer (D) 36.1%
Margin of Victory: 59,852 votes
District: OH-09
Incumbent: Marcy Kaptur (D)
Opponent: Derek Merin (R)
Key Communities: Toledo and NW OH
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results (old map)
Marcy Kaptur (D) 48.3%
Derek Merrin (R) 47.6%
Margin of Victory: 2,382 votes
District: OH-10
Our Candidate: Kristina Knickerbocker (D)
Incumbent: Mike Turner (R)
Key Communities: Dayton, Centerville, Xenia, Springfield
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican
2024 Results (old map)
Mike Turner (R) 57.6%
Amy Cox (D) 39.2%
Margin of Victory: 68,275 votes
District: OH-15
Our Candidate: Don Leonard (D)
Incumbent: Mike Carey (R)
Key Communities: Suburbs between Columbus and Dayton
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican
2024 Results (old map)
Mike Carey (R) 56.5%
Adam Miller (D) 43.5%
Margin of Victory: 44,589 votes