New Ohio Poll Shows Two Prominent Contests for Fall Both Very Close

New results from the Ohio Poll, conducted by UC's Institute for Policy Research, show close races in the two highest profile races in Ohio this fall.

In the battle to be Ohio's next governor, incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland holds a lead of 49 percent to 44 percent over challenger John Kasich. The contest for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. George Voinovich is even closer currently, with Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher garnering 47 percent of support, compared to 46 percent for challenger Rob Portman.

To see a full summary release on the poll results, go to

the Ohio Poll press release webpage

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