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Ohio 2026 Election: Senate & Governor Races, Candidates & Poll Times

Facts checked Nov. 3, 2026 · Jamoke News does not project winners or call races; results link to the AP.

What was on the ballot in Ohio on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: the U.S. Senate race, the governor’s race and the most competitive U.S. House districts, with candidates, Cook Political Report ratings, poll-closing time and the latest coverage.

Polls close: 7:30 p.m. ET. All states. Results: AP Ohio results.

Ohio Senate race

Jon Husted (R) — incumbent vs. Sherrod Brown (D)
Cook rating (Nov. 2): Toss Up · Result: Sherrod Brown (D) won (AP via PBS News; AP results)

Special election for the remainder of JD Vance's term, which runs through January 2029. Husted was appointed in January 2025; Brown is a former senator who lost in 2024.

Sources: Cook Political Report Senate ratings, Nov. 2, 2026 · Wikipedia: 2026 United States Senate elections (nominee lists, sourced to state election offices)

Ohio governor race

Amy Acton (D) vs. Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
Cook rating (Oct. 29): Lean D · Result: Amy Acton (D) won (AP via PBS News; AP results)

Open seat (Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited).

Sources: Cook Political Report governor ratings, Oct. 29, 2026 · Wikipedia: 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

Ohio House races to watch

Districts the Cook Political Report does not rate as solid (Nov. 2); incumbent or open seat as Cook lists them.

OH-07 (Miller): Toss Up
OH-09 (Kaptur): Lean D
OH-01 (Landsman): Likely D
OH-13 (Sykes): Likely D
OH-10 (Turner): Lean R
OH-15 (Carey): Lean R

Sources: Cook Political Report House ratings, Nov. 2, 2026

What else to know

Ohio adopted a new congressional map in October 2025. See our redistricting explainer.

Latest Ohio election headlines

Democrats won big in Ohio on working-class issues. Can they deliver? 1 outlet Nov 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
Acton: 'No intention' of speaking with Ramaswamy after 'beyond the pale' ad 2 outlets Nov 6, 2026, 9:31 AM ET
DeSantis nukes ‘tech guy’ Vivek after Ohio drubbing: ‘Not in tune’ with blue-collar voters 2 outlets Nov 5, 2026, 3:20 PM ET
Ohio's most popular midterm Republican says election results hold a warning for Dems 1 outlet Nov 5, 2026, 11:35 AM ET
Christie: Vance 'will be remembered' for backing controversial Ramaswamy ad 1 outlet Nov 4, 2026, 3:11 PM ET
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch 2 outlets Nov 4, 2026, 3:49 AM ET
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller loses reelection in Ohio 1 outlet Nov 4, 2026, 1:29 AM ET
GOP Rep. Max Miller loses re-election in Ohio following abuse allegations from his ex-wife 1 outlet Nov 4, 2026, 12:28 AM ET
Poindexter topples Miller in Ohio amid scandal 1 outlet Nov 3, 2026, 11:22 PM ET
Landsman fends off GOP challenge in purple Ohio House district 1 outlet Nov 3, 2026, 9:33 PM ET
Critical Ohio county shows Democratic candidate leading in early votes 1 outlet Nov 3, 2026, 8:11 PM ET
Ohio gubernatorial candidates speak to reporters after casting votes – video 1 outlet Nov 3, 2026, 1:59 PM ET

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