Poll: Ohio Guv Race In Dead Heat

Ohio Gov. John Kasich delivers his State of the State address at Wells Academy/Steubenville High School Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Steubenville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is essentially tied with Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald in a head-to-head matchup, according to a new Public Policy Polling survey.

The poll found Kasich, who has been mentioned as a possible 2016 presidential candidate, leading FitzGerald 45 percent to 44 percent with 11 percent saying they are unsure.

The poll’s findings are welcome news for Fitzgerald. A Quinnipiac poll taken two months earlier found Kasich leading FitzGerald, 50 percent to 35 percent.

The poll was conducted among 889 Ohio voters from July 9 to July 10.

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