New Marist Poll Shows Democrats Leading Ohio's Senate, Governor's Races

Democrat Helena Foulkes, Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block sparred over topics important to voters, from housing and healthcare to Flock cameras and pension reform.

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy confirms ad featuring Democratic challenger Amy Acton's estranged mother criticizing her is from his campaign.

Minnesota's top gubernatorial candidates aren't closing the door on offering public subsidies for pro sports stadium projects. Why it matters: The issue could become a major flashpoint in the next four years as the Timberwolves/Lynx, Wild and Vikings are all seeking state funds to build new facilities or make improvements to existing ones. Driving the news: Republican Lisa Demuth and Democrat Amy Klobuchar tackled the topic during an hourlong...

Early voting is underway in Broward County ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Why it matters: Fort Lauderdale voters will elect a new city commissioner, weigh in on local ballot measures and vote on the proposed constitutional amendment to significantly reduce property taxes. Zoom out: They'll also choose Florida's next governor, agriculture commissioner, chief financial officer, attorney general and U.S. senator. Voters will decide the fate...

San Diego voters have a lot to weigh in on before the Nov. 3 election. Why it matters: The ballot spans California's next governor and 14 statewide propositions to a countywide sales tax and several competitive local races. Here's your cheat sheet. 🏛️ The local races County Board of Supervisors District 5: San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, a Republican, faces Democratic small business owner Kyle Krahel. The winner will replace termed-out...

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is pouring $4 million into a bombshell ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter — doubling down on the message despite fierce bipartisan backlash, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Ramaswamy is gambling that the deeply personal attack by Amy Acton's mother — who Acton has said sided with her stepfather after he sexually assaulted Acton when she was 12 — will resonate with...

The family of Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, is criticizing her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for using Acton’s estranged mother in a recently released campaign ad. In the ad, which has circulated among conservatives on social media, her mother, Donna Arthur, said: “She says she grew up living in a tent. None of that is true. She’s lied her entire life.” The attack came amid a fierce contest between Acton and her...