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Posted on 06/05/2026 11:51:52 AM PDT by Signalman
Fox News is taking heat after a new survey showed former Sen. Sherrod Brown holding a surprisingly large lead over Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, a state President Donald Trump carried comfortably in each of his three White House runs.
Trump beat Hillary Clinton in Ohio by more than eight points in 2016, defeated Joe Biden in the state by a similar margin in 2020 despite losing nationally, and expanded his advantage to more than 11 points over Kamala Harris in 2024.
Husted, who was appointed to the Senate in 2025 after Vice President JD Vance vacated the seat, is seeking to complete the remainder of Vance’s term in a November special election. Brown, who represented Ohio in the Senate from 2007 until losing to Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024, is attempting a political comeback.
But a new Fox poll is raising eyebrows.
The survey, conducted May 28 through June 1 among registered Ohio voters, found Brown leading Husted 53% to 45%, with 2% undecided. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points and sampled voters by live phone interviews and online responses from a statewide voter file.
According to the poll, Trump’s standing in Ohio “has deteriorated,” creating headwinds for Republicans.
The numbers represent an eight-point lead for Brown and a dramatic shift from Trump’s 2024 performance in the Buckeye State.
Brown led among both men and women and was tied with Husted among white voters at 49%. He held a commanding advantage among non-white voters, independents, and moderates.
Among independent voters, Brown led 53% to 35%, with 11% unsure and 1% selecting another candidate. Moderates favored Brown by a 60% to 37% margin.
Brown also showed stronger party unity. Ninety-eight percent of Democrats backed him, while 13% of Republicans crossed over to support the Democrat. Among non-MAGA Republicans, Brown captured 31%.
The poll found 14% of Trump voters from 2024 backing Brown, while 97% of Harris voters supported the Democrat.
Husted’s strongest support came from voters over 65, rural residents, Protestants, and white evangelical voters, where he led Brown 65% to 33%.
Democrats also appeared more energized. Eighty-two percent of Democrats said they were “extremely or very motivated” to vote in November, compared to 76% of Republicans.
Brown posted a 53% favorable rating and a 44% unfavorable rating. Husted was underwater at 41% favorable and 50% unfavorable.
Trump’s own numbers in Ohio closely mirrored Husted’s. The president was viewed favorably by 42% of voters and unfavorably by 57%.
The survey also found that more voters worried Husted was “too close to Donald Trump” than believed Brown’s “positions on the issues are too liberal.”
Inflation and high prices topped the list of voter concerns at 43%, well ahead of healthcare at 12%, immigration and border security at 11%, political divisions at 9%, jobs at 8%, Iran at 7%, and both abortion and crime at 4%.
The findings immediately sparked skepticism online, with critics questioning whether the numbers accurately reflected the state’s political landscape.
“If you think Ohio is shifting 12 points to the left then i have a bridge to sell you,” one X user wrote.
Another user blasted the survey, writing, “Fox is an atrocious state level pollster and this poll is no exception.”
A third reacted with disbelief, posting, “Close governors race but Senate race by likely Dem margins? Tf is this poll lmao.”
The results have added to the debate over whether Republicans are facing real warning signs heading into the midterms or whether the Fox News survey is simply an outlier in a state that has trended increasingly red in recent years.
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Fox News has a long history of bad polls.
I am in a blue part of Ohio so my perspective is informed by those around me. Brown is a sleaze who just wants another bite at the apple. That makes Brown a perfect choice for Dem voters.
I hope the sane people in rural Ohio can save us.
I remember the Iowa Poll the weekend before the election had Harris up by three in that state and it was emblazoned all over the media; she lost to Trump by 14.
“Fox News has a long history of bad polls.”
And bad “calls” (2020).
I believe they have an agenda. They screw Trump, then back off and such you back in. Just when you start to feel a little comfortable watching again ... BAM!
Hubby watches a lot, but I refuse except for Gutfeld sometimes.
Was Husted the best choice? It’s always a gamble. DeWine made the pick and who here trusts him?
Well Trump has pushed the American voters off to the side to flounder while he is on again, off again with Iran. Trump and ego has done it to himself.. Plus he is letting Congress do whatever the Hell they was to do... I would say Trump’s 2nd term is a bust.
for some reason, FNC poll results ALWAYS slant hard-left in a big way ...
Husted just voted against President Trump, so he may be a goner now.
Fox only looks acceptable by. Comparison.This garbage poll is classic Fox polling. It is a wish list not a true survey.
Yep. DeWHINE is a cuck.
suppose the poll accurately reflects the trend, maybe not the numbers, but a trend. The Republican better double down on pointing out the damage the Democrats are doing to the country - how illegal immigrants suck welfare from hard working Americans, how soft on crime policies make everyone unsafe, etc.
he needs to retire already!
Sorry but the poll is clearly off.
OH sadly will likely be closer than it should be due to an absolute fraud and POS being on the Republican ticket for governor. This will almost certainly drag down republicans statewide and probably cost a few close races… but I don’t see it dragging the senate race down to where the Dems win.
Fox News has a long record of anti-Trump polls.
Well, he was 1 of the 6 Republican Senators who voted with demoncraps to block Trump paying for Ballroom with private money, insisting that funding must conme from taxpayers. So, perhaps that is why Ohioions are removing their support for him. It may be valid.
One or two might have slipped through, but I don’t remember it.
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