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Ohio 2026 Primary Election: What You Need to Know
Ohio voters head to the polls on May 5 for primary elections to select candidates for key offices ahead of the November midterms, with high-stakes races for Senate and governor drawing particular attention. The November midterm election is widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term. Key races include the governor's contest between Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy and internet personality Casey Putsch, as well as a special Senate election to replace Vice President JD Vance.