Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Kyle Kondik of Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia dive into the Ohio Senate race where former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to replace Vice President J.D. Vance, in a difficult, must-win contest for Democrats. The episode also includes Jacob’s new favorite Mexican restaurant, Kyle’s love for Rome, and Nathan’s journey in selling his old toys online.

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Referenced articles:

Ohio Senate: Brown Decision Shifts Race Out of Solid [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/ohio-senate-sherrod-brown-decision-shifts-race-out-of-solid-jon-husted

Parties Engage in Redistricting Arms Race [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/parties-engage-in-redistricting-arms-race

2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-august-12-2025

How the Redistricting Fight Could Change the Bias in the House [Crystal Ball]

https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/how-the-redistricting-fight-could-change-the-bias-in-the-house-and-other-notes-on-the-state-of-politics/

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