CINCINNATI —
Voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be heading to the polls Tuesday as they cast their ballots in the midterm elections.
There are several major races that will be decided by voters.
The Ohio’s governor’s race, as well as U.S. Senate races in Ohio and Kentucky and House races in all three states, will be on the ballot.
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Need a refresher on important races to watch for the 2026 elections? Below is what you need to know for all three states.
OhioBig Races to Know
Governor: With Republican Gov. Mike DeWine term-limited at 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 end for the governor role.
Where do candidates stand on issues? See Ramaswamy’s one on one here and Acton’s one on one here.
U.S. Senate: Less than two years after replacing Vice President JD Vance in the Senate, Republican Jon Husted will look 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 candidates stand on issues? See breakdown here.
U.S. House: Ohio’s 15 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026. It comes after the Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a new congressional map that could boost Republican chances in districts currently held by Democratic Reps. Greg Landsman in Cincinnati and Marcy Kaptur near Toledo.
Issue 3: Voters will notice Issue 3 on their ballot. It would require Ohio voters to present a government issued photo identification in order to vote. Learn more here.
Cincinnati Public Schools levy: The Cincinnati Board of Education has placed a proposed property tax levy that will be on the ballot this November. The proposed 7-mill operating levy would cost an estimated $245 per $100,000 of home market value, or about $122.50 per half-year tax bill. Learn more about the proposal here.
KentuckyBig Races to Know
U.S. Senate: With longtime Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell choosing not to run for re-election in 2026, two candidates are seeking the chance to succeed him and represent the Bluegrass State.
U.S. House: Kentucky has six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which will be up for election in 2026. The state’s fourth congressional district made national headlines in the primary, with Trump-backed Ed Gallrein beating out Republican Rep. Thomas Massie for the GOP nomination.
Kentucky Amendment 1: An amendment to restrict the governor’s power to issue pardons during the end of their term is on the ballot this upcoming election.
Amendment 1 will appear on ballots statewide Nov. 3. Click here for a full breakdown.
IndianaBig Races to Know
U.S. House: Indiana has nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which will be up for election in 2026. Those seats are currently held by seven Republicans and two Democrats.
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Indiana Public Question 1: Voters in Indiana will notice a constitutional amendment proposal on their ballot this November.
On the ballot itself, it will be labeled “Public Question 1” — though it’s informally being referred to by some as “Amendment 1.” The question asks Hoosiers about Indiana’s bail procedures. Click here for a full breakdown.