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Episode 28: Why Ohio is pivotal in 2026, with Jeremy Pelzer of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio may not be the swing state it once was in presidential elections. But it will still pack a punch in the 2026 midterms. The state has a pivotal U.S. Senate race that will help decide the majority, a number of competitive U.S. House contests, and a gubernatorial contest that could also be very close. Ahead of the Buckeye State’s May 5 primary, Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley spoke with Jeremy Pelzer about all things O-H-I-O. Jeremy is the chief politics reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, where he’s covered Ohio politics and government since 2013.
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