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Ohio Voters Decide Races in Key House Districts
Five Ohio districts are competitive, and analysts say the results could determine whether Republicans keep the narrow House majority.
- On Tuesday, voters across Ohio cast ballots in competitive congressional races that could help determine which party controls the U.S. House, where Republicans hold a slim 218-214 majority.
- The 2026 midterm cycle is the first under a new congressional map approved last year by the Republican-controlled Ohio Redistricting Commission, which increased the Republican advantage in the state to 12-3.
- Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep Landsman is projected to win the 1st Congressional District, while the race between Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller and Democrat Brian Poindexter remains too close to call early Wednesday.
- In the 15th Congressional District, Democrat Don Leonard is projected to defeat Incumbent Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Carey, while Republican Derek Merrin holds an 18.2-point lead over Incumbent Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the 9th District.
- Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik said if Incumbent Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Turner or Carey lose, it would signal a Democratic wave, as Democrats need to net four seats to seize the House majority.
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C 61%
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