Election Day is Nov. 3 and you have something to vote on in Greater Cincinnati.
Besides the top-of-the-ticket races that have grabbed a lot of attention - and befouled the airwaves - you have local races.
When you go to the polls, you'll be picking your local U.S. House member, statehouse representatives, and county commissioners in Ohio.
You'll be deciding whether to raise your taxes in Ohio for schools, children's services, or police services, among other things.This guide is aimed at helping Greater Cincinnati readers get ready for Ohio and Kentucky Election Day. It includes primers on the biggest and most competitive races.
In Ohio, Election Day polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; early voting is already underway.
In Kentucky, polls
on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stay with Cincinnati.com on Election Day and night for updates, live coverage and analysis.
See which candidates and issues are on your ballot.
![First time voters Redika Lumzel, and Deuki Lumzel, are photographed with the American flag after voting at the Bolich Middle School polling station on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]](https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2020/11/03/NABJ/30424f9a-7e7e-44e1-835a-c53c5497e472-vote9.JPG)
Ohio
Enquirer primers on major statewide races
Governor: Where Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton stand on the issues
U.S. Senate: Republican Sen. Jon Husted vs. Democratic challenger and former Sen. Sherrod Brown
Ohio Supreme Court: Two seats are up on the seven-person court.
Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Attorney General
Ohio Treasurer
Ohio Auditor
Enquirer primers on local U.S. House seats
If you live in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Warren County or Highland County: Ohio's 1st Congressional District
If you live in Clermont County or southern Ohio:Ohio's 2nd Congressional District
If you live in Hamilton County, Butler County or western Ohio: Ohio's 8rd Congressional District
If you live in northern Butler County or the Dayton area: Ohio's 10th Congressional District
Enquirer primers on major ballot issues
Ohio State Issue 3: Voter ID amendment
Hamilton County Issue 10: Levy for county children's services
Hamilton County Issue 4: Cincinnati schools levy
Butler County Issue 2: Bond issue for Lakota schools
Butler County
Who's running for what in Butler County
What issues are on the ballot in Butler County
Clermont County
Who's running for what in Clermont County
What issues are on the ballot in Clermont County
Hamilton County
Who's running for what in Hamilton County
What issues are on the ballot in Hamilton County
Warren County
Who's running for what in Warren County
What issues are on the ballot in Warren County
Kentucky
U.S. Senate: Three candidates are running to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell
U.S. House in Northern Kentucky: Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
Statewide ballot measure: Limiting governor's pardon powers
Boone County
Who's running for what in Boone County
What issues are on the ballot in Boone County
Campbell County
Who's running for what in Campbell County
What issues are on the ballot in Campbell County
Kenton County
Who's running for what in Kenton County
What issues are on the ballot in Kenton County
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Enquirer voter guide 2026
