Ohio primaries sharpen map for governor, Senate and House battles

Voters in Ohio head to statewide primaries that will shape the fall contests for governor, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House. On the GOP side, Vivek Ramaswamy faces Casey Putsch in the governor race after Heather Hill was disqualified; Amy Acton remains the Democratic nominee. In the Senate, Sherrod Brown seeks re-election against Ron Kincaid, while Jon Husted is the GOP nominee with no primary challenger. In the 9th District, a crowded Republican field challenges Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET; the AP will declare winners only when a candidate cannot be surpassed; recounts are automatic if margins fall below specific thresholds. Early voting has already begun, with tens of thousands casting ballots prior to Election Day.