Dogs, Cats and Ohio 2026.

"In Springfield, they are eating the dogs. The people that came in, they are eating the cats. They’re eating – they are eating the pets..." Donald Trump said of immigrants in Ohio during the 2024 presidential race.

Well, that outrageous false claim is likely to bite (pardon the pun) Republicans in the ass next year.

Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, has gained ground against her Republican opponent and is now polling neck-and-neck with Vivek Ramaswamy.

According to an Emerson College Polling survey published this week, Acton was supported by 46% of those responding while 45% supported Ramaswamy, The Hill reports. Another 9% were undecided. The survey's margin of error is 3.3 percentage points, making the race too close to call less than a year before Election Day.

That's a 7-point increase for Acton, a former Ohio Department of Health director, and a 4-point drop for Ramaswamy, who ran for president in 2024, from the college's poll in August.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/12/dr-amy-acton-vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-governor-race-election-new-poll/87731672007/

Meanwhile, in the U.S. Senate race there has been a three point movement since August that favors former Senator Sherrod Brown.

In the U.S. Senate election, 49% support Republican incumbent Jon Husted and 46% support Democratic former Senator Sherrod Brown, with 5% undecided. Compared to the gubernatorial race, the race for Senate has been more stable since the August Emerson poll; support for Husted decreased one percentage point, and support for Brown increased two points.

“Ohio voters who did not participate in the 2024 election, most of whom are under 30, are more likely to identify as Republicans rather than Democrats,” Kimball noted. “In addition, 31% of voters under 30 align with independents or Democrats, while 38% identify with Republicans, though this group still breaks for Democrats on the ballot by about 12 points. Democrats hold a larger advantage among voters in their 30s than among under 30, further indicating shifting political dynamics within the Ohio electorate.”

https://emersoncollegepolling.com/ohio-2026-poll-democrats-make-gains-in-races-for-governor-and-us-senate/

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Forget the Senate race then.

None who didn't vote in the presidential election will vote during the midterms.

That is pretty much a historical fact.

It's true that voter turnout tends to be lower in midterm elections compared to presidential elections. Historically, those who participate in presidential elections are more likely to vote in midterms as well. This pattern suggests that engagement in the presidential election can directly influence midterm participation.

There are several factors at play:
Historical Trends

Voter Engagement: Presidential elections usually generate more media attention and mobilization efforts, leading to higher voter engagement.

Civic Responsibility: Many citizens feel a heightened sense of civic duty during presidential elections, which often carries over to subsequent elections, but not always.

Turnout Statistics

Typically, turnout in presidential elections can be around 60-70%, while midterm turnout usually hovers between 40-50%.

Those who vote in primaries are often more politically active and may be inclined to vote in subsequent midterms.

These observations highlight the importance of engaging voters during presidential elections to encourage participation in later contests.

softspokenman · M

That statement he made about eating cats, dogs, and pets was during the debate with Kamala Harris. Typical of his exaggerated accusations without proof.

Captainjackass · 31-35, M

The fact that anyone supports the facists is so mind boggling that it gives me a headache. Racism is an epidemic because thats the only reason they have any support.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

That was the funniest thing that ever came out of his mouth

jackjjackson · M

“Ohio voters who did not participate in the 2024 election, most of whom are under 30, are more likely to identify as Republicans rather than Democrats,” Kimball noted.

This is the future. You’re a dinosaur.

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