Story highlights Despite his immense popularity in Ohio, Gov. John Kasich would lose the Republican primary there if held today, a new poll finds

The Quinnipiac University survey shows Donald Trump beating Kasich 31% to 26%

Washington (CNN) Despite his immense popularity in Ohio, Gov. John Kasich trails Donald Trump there, a new poll finds.

The Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday shows GOP presidential front-runner Trump beating Kasich 31% to 26% in Ohio, which will holds its primary on March 15 in a winner-take-all contest.

Ted Cruz comes in third with 21% support, followed by Marco Rubio with 13% and Ben Carson with 5%.

A loss in his home state would be a blow to Kasich, who has largely staked his campaign on winning there and other delegate-rich, mid-March Midwestern contests.

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