What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election

Voters in Ohio are set to go to the polls in the state's primaries, where they will pick candidates for several key positions in the upcoming midterm elections. The primary will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with polls opening at 6:30am local time and closing at 7:30pm. Voters will choose candidates in primaries for the US Senate, US House, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, state supreme court, state senate, and state house