Ohio 2022 Midterms

December 20, 2022

Topic

Democracy & Elections

American Identity

A survey of more than 1,000 adult Ohioans on their views of the recent midterm elections in their state and their attitudes towards the political climate.

Key Takeaways

  • The top 5 most common emotions Ohioans express toward America today are frustration (73%), disappointment (73%), disgust (61%), exhaustion (60%), and anger (55%). 
  • Ohioans are wary of the current political climate and most think that extremists on both sides of the political spectrum present a threat to America (72%). 
  • Ohio Republicans and Democrats have similar criticisms of their own party regarding whether their own party focuses too much on attacking the other side, is too preachy and is hypocritical. 

November 2022 Ohio Survey  

Polling Firm: YouGov 

Sample Size: n=1,049 Ohio Adults (statewide representative)  

Fieldwork Dates: November 10-24, 2022 

Margin of Error: +/- 3.5 for Ohio adults avg. 

November 2022 Survey  

Polling Firm: YouGov 

Sample Size: n=1,200 US Adults (nationally representative)  

Fieldwork Dates: November 15-22, 2022 

Margin of Error: +/- 3.0 for US avg. 

55%

of Ohioans believe “Some Americans on my side of the political spectrum are too extreme,” 11 points higher than the
U.S. average (44%).

57%

of Ohioans do not feel like they have a voice in our political conversation.

28%

of Ohioans do not feel like they belong to any community.

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