You-Gov Final Ohio Poll: Obama leads by 3

Democratic President Barack Obama clings to a marginal lead in the race for Ohio’s Electoral College votes over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, 49% Obama to 46% Romney, in a YouGov poll of 1,620 likely voters statewide.

In Ohio (Oct 31-Nov 3):
Romney is favored by Independents in Ohio as he enjoys an 11-point advantage over Obama (50%-39%).
Obama is hardly contested in the Cleveland area, enjoying a 64%-30% lead there among likely voters. The President also holds marginal leads in eastern Ohio (49%-44%) and in the Columbus area (51% Obama-45% Romney). Romney leads by a wide margin in southern Ohio and the Cincinnati area, 57% Romney-40% Obama, and a narrow lead in northwest Ohio/Toledo (51%-43%).

Incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown holds a 48%-46% nominal lead over Republican Senate challenger Josh Mandel.

The poll was conducted online October 31-November 3, 2012.

http://today.yougov.com/news/2012/11/04/ohio/