Election Day in Ohio is finally upon us. Ohio voters will select a governor, a new U.S. Senator, three seats for the state supreme court and more this election cycle.
A lot of national attention has been drawn specifically to Ohio's U.S. Senate race: the winner of the race between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance will replace retiring GOP Sen. Rob Portman and could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
This is also the state's first general election using new congressional, state House and state Senate districts. All three maps were declared unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court, but will still be used for this election. So make sure to check in advance to see what district you live in.
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Here are some answers to some basic questions to help you on Election Day:
Can I still vote early on the Monday before Election Day?
Yes, but you don't have long. You can vote at your county board of elections office on Monday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where do I vote in Ohio?
Ohio voters can find their assigned polling locations in each county on the Ohio Secretary of State's website at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location.
What time do polls open on Election Day in Ohio?
Polls open in Ohio on Nov. 8 starting at 6:30 a.m.
When will polls close in Ohio?
Polls will close on Election Day at 7:30 p.m.
Can I still turn in my absentee ballot on Election Day in Ohio?
Yes. Absentee ballots that have not already been mailed in can be returned to your local county board of elections until polls close at 7:30 p.m. Do not take your absentee ballot to a polling location.
However, if you've requested an absentee ballot but instead choose to vote at your assigned polling location on Election Day, you will have to vote using a provisional ballot — a ballot that won't be counted until election officials are able to verify your eligibility to vote at that particular precinct.
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What are we voting for in Ohio?
On the statewide ballot, Ohio voters will choose a governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, and a U.S. senator, a new Ohio Supreme Court chief justice, two state supreme court justices, and decide two ballot proposals – one on bail reform, the other would prohibit local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.
Locally, voters will choose members of Congress, state lawmakers and some county and local offices. You may also have local issues on your ballot.
Incumbent Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is running for reelection against former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, while U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is running against author and entrepreneur J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate race. The Senate race is among the most watched contests in country with the majority in the Senate in the balance.
We're covering those races, as well as the races for attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer , auditor and the three races for the Ohio Supreme Court. Finally, we're watching Issue 1 on bail reform and Issue 2 which would prohibit noncitizens from voting and keeping an eye on Ohio's competitive races for the U.S. House.
How the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau is covering Election Day
Our all-day coverage of Election Day begins when polls open in Ohio at 6:30 a.m. We have a live blog we'll update with information on statewide voting issues and trends as the day continues.
As polls close at 7:30 p.m. we'll update our website with live election results. Our reporters will be on the ground with candidates around the state.
Later in the evening and into Wednesday morning, we'll publish articles analyzing the results and how the outcome of each statewide race will impact Ohio's political landscape. We'll look at the partisan makeup of the statehouse and examine Ohio's role in national politics, among other key takeaways from the election.
Catch up with the most important headlines in Ohio politics each Wednesday by following our newsletter, The Scoop.
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