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See aggregated statistics for the Ohio Gubernatorial Election, including trends in voter interest, candidate support, popular priorities, and top campaign promises. These insights are based on user interactions and structured policy data collected on PolicyContrast.
Overview statistics for the Ohio Gubernatorial Election
What do these election statistics represent?
These statistics summarize how users interact with candidates, priorities, and campaign statements on PolicyContrast. They provide an aggregated view of public interest, engagement, and sentiment indicators, without predicting election outcomes.
Where does the data come from?
All data is collected directly from user interactions on PolicyContrast, including likes on candidates, priorities, and promises. No external polling, demographic targeting, or voter profiling is used.
Does this data predict election results?
No. These statistics reflect engagement and preferences from users who visit PolicyContrast. They are not polls, forecasts, or predictive election analytics.
How often are these statistics updated?
Statistics are updated automatically as new users interact with the platform. Update frequency depends on user activity during each election cycle.
Are these results neutral and unbiased?
PolicyContrast does not edit candidate priorities, campaign statements, or user input. However, results may reflect participation bias depending on which users visit the platform.
Which candidates are included in the statistics?
Candidates are included when their public campaign materials and verifiable statements are available and when voters are actively engaging with their content on PolicyContrast.
How is candidate popularity or favorability calculated?
Favorability scores are calculated using the ratio of user likes to total participating users. This helps normalize engagement across different participation levels.
Can voters influence these statistics?
Yes. Users contribute to these statistics by interacting with candidates and their published priorities and promises through the PolicyContrast platform.
Why may some candidates have fewer data points?
Lower data representation may occur if fewer voters engage with a candidate or if limited verifiable campaign information is available.
How should voters use this information?
These statistics are designed to help voters understand public engagement trends and interest levels. They should be used alongside direct candidate platforms, official election resources, and personal research.
