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New Poll Shows Biden and Sanders Beat Trump in Ohio

The swing state of Ohio remains in play ahead of the 2020 election.

A new poll released by NBC News and Marist on the day before the Ohio primary (previously scheduled for March 17) shows Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in a general election by 4 points in the Buckeye State, 49 percent to 45 percent.

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Bernie Sanders also leads Trump in a general election match-up by two points, 48 percent to 46 percent.

Knowing that it is a long way off, 45 percent of registered voters in Ohio say they want to see a Democratic Congress as the outcome of the election. 44 percent say they would prefer a Congress controlled by Republicans.

In Ohio, Trump’s approval rating among registered voters is 46 percent approve, 48 percent disapprove, according to NBC News.

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Ohio Supreme Court

According to Ballotpedia, two Ohio Supreme Court seats are up for what is technically a nonpartisan election on November 3, 2020. However, these candidates are selected through a partisan primary that is scheduled for March 17, 2020.

Seat One

DemocratRepublican
Jennifer L. BrunnerJudith French (incumbent)

Seat Two

DemocratRepublican
John P. O’DonnellSharon L. Kennedy (incumbent)

Ohio Senate

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Ohio House

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Congress

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Presidential

PartyCandidate
RDonald J. Trump
DCorey Booker (dropped out)
DPete Buttigieg (dropped out)
DTulsi Gabbard (dropped out)
DAmy Klobuchar (dropped out)
DDeval Patrick (dropped out)
DBernie Sanders
DTom Steyer (dropped out)
DElizabeth Warren (dropped out)
DMichael Bennet (dropped out)
DJoseph R. Biden
DMichael R. Bloomberg (dropped out)

Ballot initiatives

The campaigns behind these initiatives are strategizing to be on the General Election ballot on November 3, 2020. These issues will not appear on Ohio’s primary ballot.

Ohioans For Secure And Fair Elections

The proposal: A Constitutional amendment to expand voting rights by creating automatic voter registration, same-day registration, expanded early voting opportunities and improved access for overseas military and disabled voters (petition language).
Status: Petitions were certified by the Attorney General and submitted to the Secretary of State on 2/20/20. The Ballot Board voted on 3/2/20 to split the language into four separate proposals, and petitioners must now collect 1,000 signatures for each proposal in order to be reconsidered by the Board.

Ohioans to Raise the Wage

The proposal: A Constitutional amendment to raise the state minimum wage to $9.60 per hour in 2021, and in four equal annual increments, until it reaches $13 per hour in 2025, then increasing each year with inflation (petition language).
Status: Petitions were certified by the Attorney General and submitted to the Secretary of State on 1/27/20, and certified by the Ballot Board on 2/5/20. Petitioners must now collect 442,958 signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.

Ohioans for Legislative Term Limits

The proposal: A Constitutional amendment to impose lifetime term limits of 16 years on members of the General Assembly (petition language).
Status: Petitions were certified by the Attorney General and submitted to the Secretary of State on 2/27/20, and certified by the Ballot Board on 3/2/20. Petitioners must now collect 442,958 signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.

Ohio 12 On The Issues: Guns

Ohio is the battleground for the nation’s next Special Election for Congress, and gun safety is on the ballot. On August 7, voters in seven Ohio counties will choose between two candidates with very different approaches to how and whether government can act to reduce gun violence.

In Their Own Words

Troy Balderson, Republican

“We have seen some unimaginable tragedies in our country caused by people who have no absolutely no regard for the law. I do not believe that banning or regulating guns from law-abiding citizens will do anything to end gun violence. We must address mental health and devote resources to identify and treat individuals with mental health problems. While I am supportive of arming teachers, that decision should be left up to individual school districts – not decided as blanket federal policy for the entire nation.” (Columbus Dispatch, July 27)
Troy Balderson

Danny O’Connor, Democrat

“I grew up in rural Ohio, and I appreciate the sportsmen tradition of our state. I support banning bump stocks, implement universal background checks, and an assault weapons ban. I have been given the recommendation of Moms Demand Action in this campaign.” (Columbus Dispatch, July 27)
Danny O’Connor

On Red Flag Laws

Balderson – “‘I would not take anybody’s guns’ he said, including those who, after obtaining a gun, are found to have a mental health issue. ‘If they’re licensed and lawfully allowed to have a gun, we can’t go confiscate it.'” (Columbus Dispatch, July 2) O’Connor – “‘Red flag’ laws, why don’t we have them? If someone who commits domestic violence wants a gun, they should be denied. Why don’t we have a ban on people on the no-fly list from owning firearms?” (Columbus Dispatch, July 2)

Voting Record

As a state lawmaker, Balderson has taken some key votes on gun legislation in the Ohio Senate. O’Connor, as Franklin County Recorder, does not have a voting record on the issue. Guns in Bars – In 2011, Balderson voted for Senate Bill 17, making Ohio one of the handful of states that allow concealed firearms to be carried into places where liquor is served, including bars, sports arenas and nightclubs. [Ohio House of Representatives. Journal. p. 812. 6.15.11.] [Cleveland Plain Dealer. Guns in bars bill passes Ohio House, Senate concurs, Gov. John Kasich to sign it. 6.16.11.] Guns in Daycares, College Campuses – In 2016, Balderson voted for Senate Bill 199, which opened up daycares and college campuses to the carrying of concealed weapons. [Ohio Senate. Journal. p.2000. 12/8/16.][Cleveland.com. John Kasich signs bill to allow concealed carry at colleges, daycares, plus 16 other bills. 12/19/16.]

Endorsements

Balderson – NRA, Buckeye Firearms Association O’Connor – Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, Giffords Courage
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