Overview

• Ohio voters participated in the state's primary election, casting ballots on various issues including the presidential primary and local levies.
• Cuyahoga County's Health and Human Services levy, Issue 26, passed with a large margin, securing 71% of votes.
• The levy's approval ensures continued funding for essential services, including programs for seniors, the unhoused, and substance abuse treatment.
• Low voter turnout was reported across the state, with some areas experiencing light voting and no reported problems.
• The primary election sets the stage for the general election in November, with a call for a focus on issues over divisive rhetoric.