2024 Voter Guide for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

CINCINNATI – It's almost Election Day! Yes, everyone knows what's important, but there are plenty of other important races to watch out for this year. Here's a breakdown (by state) of what's on your ballot and how you can fulfill your civic duty before or on Tuesday, November 5th.

Ohio

How to vote

On election day, you must cast your vote at your polling station between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Click here to find your polling place if you are unsure or have recently moved.

You can also vote in person at your county election board any day before Monday, November 4th — even on weekends. Here is the schedule for each day. To find your election board location, click here.

Ohio requires voters to show photo ID. You must bring your Ohio driver's license, Ohio ID card, BMV-issued temporary identification form, U.S. passport or passport card, U.S. military ID card, Ohio National Guard ID card, or VA ID card.

The ID must contain a photo, the voter's name and an expiration date that has not yet expired. It's okay if your driver's license or state ID card shows your previous address as long as it hasn't expired. If you don't have the correct ID, you can cast a provisional ballot.

What's on the ballot?

You can view your sample ballot by clicking on your county and entering your address here.

Problem 1

Ohioans vote on Item 1 on whether politicians should be excluded from the redistricting process. Read the voting language here.

Voting “yes” would create a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission made up of Democrats, Republicans and independents representing diverse geographic areas and populations. If you vote no, the suggestion will be rejected and the current configuration will be retained.

Click here to read a breakdown of the issue, including who supports or opposes Issue 1.

US Senator

If you live in the Tri-State, you've seen the ads. Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown is taking on Republican challenger Bernie Moreno in one of the most expensive races in the country. Libertarian Don Kissik is also on the ballot.

U.S. Representative – 1st Congressional District

After defeating longtime Republican Steve Chabot in the 2022 election, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman is running against Republican challenger Orlando Sonza, the former assistant district attorney in Hamilton County.

Those living in Cincinnati and the eastern suburbs of Hamilton County will see this race on their ballot. Click here for an in-depth look at both candidates.

U.S. Representative – 2nd Congressional District

Democrat Samantha Meadows and Republican David Taylor are vying for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District seat after incumbent Brad Wenstrup announced he would not seek re-election. Both are political newcomers.

Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court race will have significant implications for the state. There is currently a 4-3 Republican majority on the court. But three races in this election will determine the court's new makeup.

Democrat Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart will defend her seat against Judge Joe Deters. He decided to give up his seat to run for hers. Democratic Judge Michael Donnely will face Republican Judge Megan Shanahan of Cincinnati. Cleveland Democratic Judge Lisa Forbes and Columbus Republican Judge Dan Hawkins are both vying for the remaining open seat.

Read more about these races and what's at stake here.

Kentucky

How to vote

Polls in Kentucky are open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can go to the Kentucky Voter Information Center to check your registration and find your exact polling location.

If you would like to take advantage of early voting options, you can vote in person on Thursday, October 31st, Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd. Each county has designated early voting locations, which will likely be different than your designated polling place. Click here to find your county's locations and early voting times.

To vote in Kentucky, you must show a photo ID. Acceptable IDs include a Kentucky driver's license, a Kentucky ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, a U.S. military ID card, a Kentucky National Guard ID card, a city or county government-issued photo ID card, and a photo ID card issued by a public or private college or vocational school within the United States

What's on the ballot?

You can obtain a specific sample ballot by searching for your county here.

Change 1

Amendment 1 would change the language of the Kentucky Constitution and ban anyone who is not a U.S. citizen from voting. Read the entire amendment here.

Voting “yes” means you support the amendment, voting “no” means you do not support it.

Change 2

Constitutional Amendment 2 focuses on education. Specifically, voters decide whether public money can flow into education systems outside of public schools. Read the entire amendment here.

We covered both sides of this argument leading up to the election. You can read our current reporting here.

Voting “yes” means you support the Kentucky General Assembly and provide financial support to other systems. Voting “no” means you don’t do this.

U.S. Representative – 4th Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R) is running unopposed in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, which includes Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton counties.

Indiana

How to vote

Hoosiers can vote on Election Day between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. You can click here and select “Find My Polling Place” to find your polling place on Election Day.

Any registered voter can also cast their vote early and in person until Monday, November 4th. Each county has designated specific locations for early voting. You can find your county's early voting locations and times either on the county's website or through Indiana's voting information tool here.

Indiana requires photo IDs. A driver's license, state ID card, U.S. military ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, or Indiana public school student ID card should be sufficient.

What's on the ballot?

Visit the Indiana Voter Portal here and click “Who’s on My Ballot” to get a sample ballot specific to your city or town.

Governor/Lt. governor

The biggest statewide race in Indiana is for governor and lieutenant governor. Republican Sen. Mike Braun is running against Jennifer McCormick, the former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction who switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party in 2021, and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater.

An interesting twist in this race concerns the candidates for lieutenant governor. While Braun chose Rep. Julie McGuire to be his running mate, pastor and podcaster Micah Beckwith secured enough delegate support to upend the lieutenant governor process and become Braun's running mate. You can read more about this here.

US Senator

With Braun running for governor, Hoosiers will vote on who should take his seat. The race is between Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, Democratic clinical psychologist Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.

U.S. Representative – 9th Congressional District

Tri-State voters living in Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties can choose their representative in the U.S. House of Representatives in this election. Republican incumbent Erin Houchin is running against Democrat Timothy Peck and Libertarian Russell Brooksbank.

Attorney General

Indiana AG Todd Rokita, a Republican, is running for re-election against Democrat Destiny Wells.

On election night we will have all the latest results, from presidential votes to city ordinances. You can click here to visit the page where these results will appear after the polls close. Bookmark this page for election night and go vote!