Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Hill reports: “The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the gov…”
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