What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Summary
Voters in Ohio will hold primary elections on May 5, 2026, to choose candidates for several key political offices ahead of the November midterm elections. Important races include the Ohio governor's race and a special US Senate election, both seen as significant for the balance of power in Congress during President Donald Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- Ohio’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- Polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm local time on that day.
- Voters will select candidates for US Senate, US House, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, state supreme court, state senate, and state house.
- The Ohio governor’s race is notable with Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy competing for the Republican nomination.
- Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for governor.
- The special US Senate election is to fill the seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.
- Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, is seeking to regain his Senate seat.
- The Republican gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill was disqualified but will still appear on the ballot; her votes will not count.
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