New poll shows JDVance1 and RepTimRyan in dead heat
The survey, conducted by Emerson College Polling and the Hill, shows 46% of Ohio voters plan to vote for Vance, while 45% support Ryan. Six percent of the respondents were undecided.
Ryan, who has served in the House since 2003, and Vance, a venture capitalist and the author of Hillbilly Elegy, met for their first debate on Monday, sparring over topics ranging from the economy to abortion. Both candidates looked to paint their opponent as an extremist while making appeals to swing voters.
The survey showed GOP Gov. Mike DeWine with a 14-point lead over his Democratic opponent, Nan Whaley, with the candidates polling at 50% to 36%, respectively.President Joe Biden's approval rating is underwater in the state, with 57% of those polled saying they disapprove of his handling of the country.