Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is maintaining his lead over incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) as cost of living and inflation take center stage for voters in Ohio, according to a new poll.
Brown has held onto his 8-point advantage over Husted, with a new Fox News poll finding that 53% of voters prefer the Democrat, as the Republican trails at 45%. The numbers have remained the same from a poll conducted in June, which found the same margin.
The top issue for voters is affordability, with 40% of respondents saying inflation and high prices are the biggest factor in their vote for Ohio’s next senator. Healthcare and immigration and border security trailed at 14% and 12%, respectively.
Husted was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) to fill a seat left vacant by Vice President JD Vance. Brown was ousted by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) in 2024 and is now challenging Husted to regain his seat.
The Republican incumbent’s alignment with President Donald Trump appears to be on voters’ radars, as 51% of respondents said they are “concerned” that Husted is “too close” to the president, regardless of whether they plan to vote for him.
