It seems as Ohio is more and more seen as leaning Republican in presidential and statewide elections. Very similar to Colorado on the Democratic side: It reflects to current constituencies of the respective party. Both were earlier toss-up states, but now tend more into one direction. Also at the state level: In 2018, it looks like both parties will keep the open governorships. And it is possible, that both remain in their column no matter who wins in the end.
Or is Trump's almost double digit lead in 2016 despite losing the national popular vote over interpreted? What concerns me, too, is that the governor's chair currently has to be rated likely Republican.
A possibility, but have to wait another cycle to see. Metro Columbus still swung Democratic