Who is winning the Ohio Senate election?
Current Projection: Brown +7.5, Mod DEM HoldUpdated November 03, 2018
Race Overview
The Candidates
| Democrat Sherrod Brown Incumbent |
Republican Jim Renacci Nominee |
Incumbent: Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking a third term in 2018.
Republicans
- Jim Renacci - U.S. Representative from Ohio
- Melissa Ackison
- Michael Gibbons
- Dennis Jones
Democrats
- Sherrod Brown - Incumbent
Party nominee -
Projection Data
Election Projection: Sherrod Brown by 7.5%
| Latest Polls | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | Dates | Brown | Renacci | Spread |
| EP Poll Average | 47.5 | 40.0 | Brown +7.5 | |
| Gravis | 10/29 - 10/30 | 46 | 37 | Brown +9 |
| Emerson | 10/26 - 10/28 | 49 | 43 | Brown +6 |
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| Projection History | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Projection | Old Rating | New Rating |
| November 03, 2018 | Brown +7.5 | Strong DEM Hold | Mod DEM Hold |
| October 31, 2018 | Brown +12.0 | Solid DEM Hold | Strong DEM Hold |
| October 11, 2018 | Brown +15.5 | Strong DEM Hold | Solid DEM Hold |
| September 27, 2018 | Brown +15.0 | Solid DEM Hold | Strong DEM Hold |
| August 30, 2018 | Brown +15.4 | Mod DEM Hold | Solid DEM Hold |
| Preliminary | -- | -- | Mod DEM Hold |
Election Timeline
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Filing Deadline (CD 12 Primary) | February 7, 2017 |
| Primary, CD 12 Special Primary | May 8, 2018 |
| Filing Deadline | July 15, 2017 |
| Special Election (CD 12) | August 7, 2018 |
| Election Day | November 6, 2018 |
| Ohio Polling Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time Zone | Polls Open | Polls Close |
| Eastern | 6:00am Local | 7:30pm Local |