Ohio voters curb school funding measures amid tax concerns

In the May 5, 2026 primary, Ohio voters rejected most new property and income tax levies for K-12 schools (24 of 66 passed), while about 3 in 4 renewal levies were approved. The results suggest fatigue with new school funding via tax hikes despite aging district infrastructure and state funding gaps, leaving districts to consider potential cuts. Libraries fared better overall, and the broader political context includes debates over public versus private education funding and calls for cost-cutting or consolidation in schools.