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Upcoming Elections in Ohio to Shape Midterm Landscape

On May 5, 2026, Ohioans will head to the polls for their state primaries. The elections will determine candidates for various positions that will be on the ballot during the November midterm elections. These races have significant implications for the outcome of the midterms and the balance of power in Congress.

The primary elections will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Polling hours are set to begin at 6:30am local time (10:30 GMT) and close at 7:30pm (23:30 GMT). Voters will have the opportunity to choose candidates for various offices, including the US Senate, House of Representatives, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and state supreme court.

Two high-profile races are drawing attention due to their national implications. The special election for one of Ohio’s two US Senate seats and the gubernatorial race will determine which party controls key positions in November. In the gubernatorial race, Vivek Ramaswamy, a tech entrepreneur backed by former President Donald Trump, is facing Casey Putsch, an internet personality, for the Republican nomination.

The Ohio Senate race is also crucial for the Democratic Party’s hopes of recapturing the US Senate majority. Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, is seeking to return to the Senate after losing his seat in 2024. Amy Acton, the former head of Ohio’s Department of Health, will run unopposed in the Democratic primary.

The Republican primary for governor has attracted attention due to Trump’s endorsement of Ramaswamy. Putsch, who has less than $9,000 in campaign funds compared to Ramaswamy’s $31m, has positioned himself as a more fervent representative of Trump’s “America First” ideology.

Other notable races include the US Senate election and the special election for one of Ohio’s two US Senate seats. The outcome of these elections will have significant implications for the balance of power in Congress and the direction of national politics.

Source: Al Jazeera