Ohio early voting begins with US Congress control on the line
SPY•Early voting begins Tuesday in Ohio ahead of November 3 midterm elections, with a Senate special election and two toss-up House races potentially influencing control of Congress. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and a 218-214 House margin.
1. Ohio voting begins
Early voting begins Tuesday in Ohio, where a Senate special election and two House races rated toss-ups could influence control of Congress in the November 3 midterms.
2. Senate and House races
Democrat Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat through 2028. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority, while two Ohio House races could affect the party’s current 218-214 margin; one independent is aligned with Republicans and two seats are vacant.
3. Campaign issues
The article cites inflation of around 3.4%, rising food, energy and housing costs, and concerns about the US war with Iran. President Donald Trump’s approval rating is reported at 32%, and the article says Democrats are feeling increasingly competitive.
