CINCINNATI —
Voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the midterm elections.
There are several major races that will be decided by voters.
The Ohio gubernatorial race, as well as U.S. Senate elections in Ohio and Kentucky and House elections in all three states, will be on the ballot.
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Need a refresher on the important races to watch for the 2026 elections? Below is what you need to know for all three states.
Ohio
The big races to know
Governor: With Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s term limited to the end of 2026, Ohio voters will elect a new leader. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton appear destined for a close race down to the wire for governor.
Where do the candidates stand on the issues? Watch Ramaswamy’s one-on-one here and Acton is one-on-one here.
US Senate: Less than two years later replacement of Vice President JD Vance in the SenateRepublican Jon Husted will seek to defend his seat in 2026. His opponent, Sherrod Brown, is attempting a comeback two years after losing his Senate seat to Republican Bernie Moreno.
Where do the candidates stand on the issues? See the distribution here.
American house: Ohio’s 15 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026. Ohio Redistricting Commission Adopts New Congressional Map That could boost Republican chances in districts currently held by Democratic Reps. Greg Landsman in Cincinnati and Marcy Kaptur near Toledo.
Problem 3: Voters will notice the number 3 on their ballot. It would require Ohio voters to present a government-issued photo ID in order to vote. Learn more here.
Levies for Cincinnati Public Schools: The Cincinnati School Board has proposed a property tax levy that will be voted on in November. The proposed operating levy for seven plants would cost about $245 per $100,000 of home market value, or about $122.50 per semiannual tax bill. Learn more about the proposal here.
Kentucky
The big races to know
US Senate: With longtime Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell opting not to run for reelection in 2026, two candidates are seeking a chance to succeed him and represent the Bluegrass State.
American house: Kentucky has six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which will be up for election in 2026. The state’s 4th Congressional District made national headlines in the primary, with Trump-backed Ed Gallrein edging out Republican Thomas Massie for the GOP nomination.
Kentucky Amendment 1: An amendment to restrict the governor’s power to grant pardons during the end of his term is on the agenda for the next election.
Amendment 1 will appear on statewide ballots on November 3. Click here for a full breakdown.
Indiana
The big races to know
American house: Indiana has nine seats in the United States House of Representatives, which are up for election in 2026. These seats are currently held by seven Republicans and two Democrats.
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Indiana Public Question 1: Indiana voters will notice a proposed constitutional amendment on their ballot this November.
On the ballot itself it will be labeled “Public question 1” – although some informally call it “Amendment 1.” The question asks Hoosiers about Indiana’s bail procedures. Click here for a full breakdown.
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