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Ohio 12th District Special Election Reaction

Troy Balderson
Adora Namigadde
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WOSU
Republican Troy Balderson speaks to supporters on Tuesday. Balderson declared victory in the special election, however 8,000 potential votes are yet to be tallied.

The special election for Ohio's 12th district is too close to call.

Despite Republican state senator Troy Balderson’s declaration of victory, there are still thousands of provisional and absentee ballots that need to be counted.

Balderson leads Democrat Danny O’Connor by more 1,700 votes according to unofficial totals.

Today on All Sides, we hear from O’Connor and look at what a race this close means.

Guests:

  • Jessie Balmert, state government reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer
  • Paul Beck, professor emeritus of political science at The Ohio State University
  • Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science at The Ohio State University 

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