Ohio and Michigan voters head toward the 2026 midterm elections with hotly contested races, mixed views of President Trump, and concerns about their personal finances. We look at our latest Marist Poll numbers from both states, what is driving voters’ views, and how the Midwest is shaping up ahead of November. Plus, a 2012 fun fact asks where Americans’ favorite place is to hide their money in their home.
Ohio and Michigan are two states to watch in this year's midterm elections. We break down our latest Marist Poll numbers in both states, including the contests for U.S. Senate in Ohio and Michigan as well as their respective gubernatorial contests.
We also examine the role President Trump is playing in voters’ choices in these two Midwestern states. For some voters, their congressional vote is primarily a vote against the president. We dig into how those views are shaping the political landscape in Ohio and Michigan.
The economy is also part of the picture. Ohio and Michigan voters are also assessing their own financial situation, with many saying their finances have gotten worse over the past year. We analyze how those views vary across party lines and what they could mean heading into the midterms.
Then, the White House's recent battle with some members of the White House press pool has raised questions about freedom of the press. We take a look at the data.
We finish with a fun fact from 2012 that asks a very important question: where is your favorite place in your home to hide your money?