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Ohio will test if Republicans can defend against a Democratic comeback | CNN Politics

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October 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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CNN’s Lauren Fox reports from Ohio, where competitive races up and down the ticket will test whether Republicans can keep the state red as Democrats make inroads. Ohio has been a reliably Republican state in recent election cycles, but for years it was a key swing state.

Ohio will test if Republicans can defend against a Democratic comeback | CNN Politics

CNN's Lauren Fox reports from Ohio, where competitive races up and down the ticket will test whether Republicans can keep the state red as Democrats make inroads. Ohio has been a reliably Republican state in recent election cycles, but for years it was a key swing state.

CNN's Lauren Fox reports from Ohio, where competitive races up and down the ticket will test whether Republicans can keep the state red as Democrats make inroads. Ohio has been a reliably Republican state in recent election cycles, but for years it was a key swing state.

Voter turnout is already high in North Carolina, where a key Senate seat is on the ballot. CNN's Dianne Gallagher explains why the high numbers could mean trouble for Republicans. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

Democrats are investing millions to beat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in suburban Philadelphia, betting voter anger over rising costs and political turmoil in Washington will help Democratic challenger Bob Harvie flip the seat. Fitzpatrick is distancing himself from his own party and emphasizing his bipartisan record. Some voters are frustrated with both parties.

President Donald Trump spoke at a midterm rally in Fort Myers, Florida, where he joked about not giving "a shit" about being sued, because he is "used to it."

Two weeks before the midterm elections, new charges are being brought by the Department of Justice against two former FBI officials for allegedly lying to Congress as part of a probe that focused on whether FBI investigators sought to minimize allegations of Biden family corruption and evidence of Hunter Biden’s laptop, two people briefed on the investigation said. CNN’s Katelyn Polantz reports.

President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on his way to a Florida rally, defended an incendiary attack ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother.

Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy defended a highly controversial ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, calling Acton a liar. Acton has previously said she hasn’t seen her mother since she was 12 years old, when her mother lost custody of her children and the man she married was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing Acton.

Gas prices are surging in key battleground states like Michigan and Ohio days before the midterms, adding to the economic headaches facing President Trump and Republicans. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

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