Good morning,

Last night brought significant Democratic gains across the country, including several major changes to Ohio's political landscape. 

Please note that the election results outlined below are unofficial and remain subject to final certification and potential recounts.

In Ohio:

• Governor: Amy Acton defeated Vivek Ramaswamy and will become Ohio's first female governor.

• Statewide Offices:Democrats made significant gains in statewide races. Based on unofficial results as of this morning, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who won the race for State Auditor, is the only Republican to have won a statewide executive office.

• U.S. Senate: Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Senator Jon Husted.

• U.S. Congress: Republican incumbents Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey lost their reelection bids. 

In the Ohio Legislature:

• Ohio Senate:Republicans will retain their majority, although Democrats appear to have gained two seats, bringing the unofficial partisan breakdown to 22 Republicans and 11 Democrats.
• Ohio House:Republicans will also retain control of the House, but with a narrower majority. Unofficial results indicate that Democrats gained nine seats, bringing the partisan breakdown to 56 Republicans and 43 Democrats.

While some races may be subject to recounts, the overall results represent a significant shift in Ohio's political landscape.

These changes will have important implications for the upcoming lame-duck legislative session, the transition to a new administration, and the priorities of the 137th Ohio General Assembly beginning in January.

We will continue monitoring the results and provide additional updates as the final legislative makeup becomes clearer.

What an election night!