Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 5, 2026
Democrats complete near-sweep of Ohio statewide offices: Capitol Letter
Headline from Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Democrats clinched all but one statewide office during Tuesday’s midterm election, a feat last accomplished in 2006. And like that year, the one race Democrats didn't win was the contest for state auditor.
Cleveland Plain Dealer's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.
Ohio Democrats had their best Election Night in 20 years on Tuesday, as voters elected Amy Acton governor and Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate, unseated at least two incumbent Republican congressmen, elected Allison Russo as secretary of state, and broke the GOP supermajority in the Ohio House.
Ohio Democrats clinched all but one statewide office during Tuesday’s midterm election, a feat last accomplished in 2006. And like that year, the one race Democrats didn't win was the contest for state auditor.
