NewsThe GuardianMay 5, 2026United States
Ohio and Indiana Voters Head to Polls for Midterm Primaries
Voters in Ohio and Indiana are participating in primary elections to select candidates for upcoming midterm races, including contests for governor, the US Senate, and the US House. These elections serve as a test of political influence, particularly regarding endorsements from Donald Trump and debates over redistricting.
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The outcomes of these s will determine the final candidate lists for November, directly impacting the balance of power in Congress and the leadership of state executive offices in Ohio and Indiana.
Key Facts
- Ohio voters are selecting candidates for governor, US Senate, and US House seats in midterm primaries.
- Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican frontrunner for Ohio governor, endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party.
- Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, running unopposed in the primary.
- Ohio's US Senate race features incumbent Republican Jon Husted against Democrat Sherrod Brown.
- Indiana primary voters are deciding on candidates for state legislative seats, with several incumbents facing challenges due to their opposition to a Trump-backed redistricting plan.
- Trump-aligned groups have spent over $7 million on TV ads in Indiana targeting Republicans who opposed the redistricting push.
- Indiana state representative Greg Goode and state senator Jim Buck are facing primary challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.
- Ohio's governor race is open due to term limits preventing incumbent Mike DeWine from seeking re-election.
- Ohio's congressional maps were redrawn last year by a state redistricting commission.
Who's Mentioned
personVivek Ramaswamy“Republican candidate for Ohio governor”personSherrod Brown“Democratic challenger for Ohio US Senate seat”personCasey Putsch“Republican challenger to Ramaswamy”personAmy Acton“Democratic candidate for Ohio governor”personDonald Trump“US President endorsing candidates and influencing redistricting”personBrenda Wilson“Challenger for Indiana state representative seat”personJim Buck“Republican Indiana state senator”personGreg Goode“Republican Indiana state representative”personJon Husted“Republican incumbent US Senator in Ohio”personMarcy Kaptur“Democratic US Representative”