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The state ideology map series continues! Here's Ohio. This state was once the most well known swing state, having decided the 2004 election. Now, it's arguable that Ohio isn't even a swing state at all. With the GOP's trend towards populism, the state is barely competitive now.
In Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, and Youngstown, social democracy is dominant. This ideology represents the mainstream in the Democratic party and is followed by unions and most minority voters, particularly in inner cities.
In Cincinnati, as well as most upper class suburbs across the state, a socially liberal, fiscally moderate, "liberal" ideology is prevalent. In the exurban areas outside of those cities, liberal conservatism, a more socially moderate variant, can be found.
In many of the rurals of the state, traditional, old school conservative voters are everywhere. This is particularly true in Ohio's western rural areas. These conservatives are more friendly towards the GOP establishment than other right wing groups.
Populism is in command in Ohio, particularly among the white working class, which strongly controls the rust belt state's election results. Many of these voters voted for Obama twice, but switched over voted for Trump in 2016. Many of them still vote D at the local level.
In the state's share of Appalachia, in the east and southeast, right wing populism is dominant. These socially reactionary, economically moderate voters love Trump, and are very skeptical of the GOP establishment.
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