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Here’s a look at how the day developed:
10:55 p.m.: JUST IN: Antani and Dickerson come out on top for the 42nd district Ohio House Primaries.
JUST IN: Antani, Dickerson win 42nd district Ohio House primaries. https://t.co/6zxe9H4fAz pic.twitter.com/tfBapevqrX
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
10:44 p.m.: BREAKING: Darryl Fairchild beats endorsed Democrat in Dayton City Commission race. Learn more about Fairchild.
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
10:33 p.m.: With all votes counted in both Darke and Miami counties, Jena Powell of Arcanum has beaten three other Republicans in one of Ohio's most expensive statehouse primary races. Powell won 49.5 percent of the 14,584 votes cast in the race. Reporter Katie Wedell explains how Powell clinched the win.
Election update: @VoteJenaPowell wins a four-way GOP primary in Ohio's 80th that was one of the most expensive in the state https://t.co/6F5eu0iC7X
— Katie Wedell (@KatieWedell) May 9, 2018
10:30 p.m.:
In West Virginia, State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wins Republican primary in U.S. Senate race. Convicted ex-coal CEO Don Blankenship loses.
BREAKING: State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wins Republican primary in U.S. Senate race in West Virginia. Convicted ex-coal CEO Don Blankenship loses. @AP race call at 10:19 p.m. EDT. #Election2018 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/8rMlxWKRR9
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 9, 2018
10:26 p.m.: It's a close one for the Dayton Commission race.
UPDATE: Darryl Fairchild now up 51-49 over Daryl Ward in Dayton Commission race. https://t.co/Gap4J5tgTA @Darrylfair #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/h9nfMzyyv2
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
10:23 p.m.: In Clark County, Northeastern bond issue passes to build new schools. Get the latest here from the Springfield News-Sun.
10:13 p.m.: You could have a Jeopardy! champion as your next governor.
Did you know Ohio Governor candidate @RichCordray is a five-time @Jeopardy champion? 📺WATCH this throwback of his appearance on the Battle of the Decades in 2014: https://t.co/yIdnrppdvz @WHIORadio @daytondailynews @whiotv #ElectionDay @JimBebbington
— Kara Driscoll (@KaraDDriscoll) May 9, 2018
10:07 p.m.: In Champaign County, here's who will hold onto their state Senate seat.
Incumbent holding on to Champaign County state Senate seat https://t.co/vyI0SqWIfT
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
10:06 p.m.: BREAKING
Rick Perales beats Jocelyn Smith in Greene County statehouse race.
BREAKING: Rick Perales beats Jocelyn Smith in Greene County statehouse race. https://t.co/Ns7NXwrj3X @JocelynSmith4OH pic.twitter.com/JuKD8hIFQz
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
9:34 P.M.: U.S. Senate GOP primary GOES for Renacci.
BREAKING: US Senate GOP primary for Renacci. https://t.co/q0Y11ewoEE @jimrenacci pic.twitter.com/ot6DAyvnXz
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
9:33 p.m.: UPDATE
Theresa Gasper wins to take on Mike Turner in the fall. https://t.co/2JmvHWHBgP @gasperforoh10 @repmiketurner #OhioPrimary pic.twitter.com/jDxmg7X8KN
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
9:17 p.m.: U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Wadsworth, leads Cleveland banker Mike Gibbons in the race for Ohio's Republican U.S. Senate nomination, according to initial results. Reporter Will Garbe has the latest.
9 p.m.: More votes are pouring in for the Republican governor primary race.
At 9pm: DeWine 60.9% Taylor 39.1% with 280,086 votes counted pic.twitter.com/Vxx9HlH7Vk
— Jim Otte (@JOtteWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:59 p.m.: WATCH LIVE! DeWine will speak soon after his big win.
DeWine crowd moving closer to the stage ... waiting for the candidates to appear. When it happens well have it live at https://t.co/8RA0TefRmZ pic.twitter.com/ULAjlOQrsZ
— Jim Otte (@JOtteWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:55 p.m.: It's going to be a critical match-up in Indian come November.
BREAKING: Businessman and former state lawmaker Mike Braun wins a bitter Republican Senate primary in Indiana, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly in a critical November matchup. https://t.co/yZXFJ3lM2O
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 9, 2018
8:48 p.m.: Braun wins Republican primary for Indiana U.S. Senate
BREAKING: Mike Braun wins Republican primary in race for Indiana US Senate. @AP race call at 8:47 p.m. EDT. #Election2018 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/geZ7XFhMhB
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 9, 2018
8:44 p.m.: AP calls it. Issue 1 passes. Reporter Lynn Hulsey has IN-DEPTH coverage about the issue.
Ohio's State Issue 1 - the Congressional #redistrictingreform proposal - is blasting to victory so far. https://t.co/RG8eaTqDQ2
— Lynn Hulsey (@LynnHulseyDDN) May 9, 2018
Ohio #StateIssue1 reforms the way Congressional districts are drawn and supporters say will curb #gerrymandering & make elections more fair. Vote on it today. @OhFairDistricts @OhioGOP @OHDems https://t.co/XAgVL5claC
— Lynn Hulsey (@LynnHulseyDDN) May 8, 2018
8:39 p.m.: Back in Warren County, the lead grows in the county commissioner race.
In Warren County commissioner race, incumbent's lead grows to 650 in early returns https://t.co/g4yzWI00vS pic.twitter.com/v29QjQieTH
— Larry Budd (@BoroNewsie) May 9, 2018
8:36 p.m.: Reporter Will Garbe breaks it down for you. Here's why Rep. Jim Jordan secured an easy nomination tonight.
Congressman Jim Jordan easily takes the nomination for his seat https://t.co/BKE2xWQetB
— Will Garbe (@WGarbeWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:34 p.m.: Cordray's supporters celebrate the primary win.
NOW: Cheers at Cordray event as news of result spreads pic.twitter.com/K3OP29ecWN
— Sean Cudahy (@SCudahyWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:31 p.m.: AP calls it for DeWine.
BULLETIN (AP) -- Mike DeWine, GOP, nominated Governor, Ohio. https://t.co/ScZaADLX3n
— Will Garbe (@WGarbeWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:28 p.m.: AP calls Cordray's win for Democratic governor race.
8:26 p.m.: AP calls the Democratic primary in West Virginia.
BREAKING: Incumbent Joe Manchin wins Democratic primary in U.S. Senate race in West Virginia. @AP race call at 8:25 p.m. EDT. #Election2018 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/l6wmRDIRRM
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 9, 2018
8:15 p.m.: JUST IN: AP calls Congressional District 10 GOP primary for Mike Turner. AP calls Congressional District 4 GOP primary for Jim Jordan
Jim Jordan GOP has been nominated to U.S. House District 4. https://t.co/iZc8SVCm0e @JimJordan pic.twitter.com/XXtOsopWii
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 9, 2018
JUST IN: Mike Turner wins GOP primary for District 10. https://t.co/ioMxMKHMJk @repmiketurner pic.twitter.com/Kj8MOrNEyo
— WHIO-TV (@whiotv) May 9, 2018
8:14 p.m.: Dayton Commission: It's a close one right now with Darryl Fairchild up over Daryl Ward 50.33-49.67 percent
8:08 p.m.: In Butler and Warren counties, DeWine is up over Taylor.
DeWine up in Butler (55-45) and Warren County (54-46). Taylor has spent a lot of time focused on this area. https://t.co/J9yI57Ublg
— Will Garbe (@WGarbeWHIO) May 9, 2018
8:05 p.m.: The Associated Press says the woman who during 2016 accused then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of sexually harassing her more than a decade ago has won uncontested Democratic primary for Ohio State House. Rachel Crooks, 35, of Tiffin, to face GOP state Rep. Bill Reineke for Ohio's 88th House seat.
8:01 p.m.: Check out who's winning big in Montgomery County.
EARLY RESULTS: Cordray and DeWine winning big in Montgomery County. https://t.co/j7N58adguy pic.twitter.com/bEHcKpaIAV
— WHIO-TV (@whiotv) May 9, 2018
7:55 p.m.: For the Ohio Democratic Governor's race, Cordray is up.
Cordray over Kucinich in the Ohio Democratic Governor's race https://t.co/3qphfRvInw
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) May 8, 2018
7:53 p.m.: Some early results...
A few early results: State Issue is up big at 77 percent; DeWine is up over Taylor 65-35 percent; and Cordray is up over Kucinich 65-15 percent: https://t.co/jFcRBvCTZd pic.twitter.com/Qq0pX2wHKG
— Ohio Politics (@Ohio_Politics) May 8, 2018
7:44 p.m.: Check out what's happening in Warren County. Reporter Larry Budd is watching the county commissioners race.
Look here for updates on the race for Warren County Commissioner in the GOP primary https://t.co/g4yzWI00vS #Election2018 pic.twitter.com/55Zi4iJ6TN
— Larry Budd (@BoroNewsie) May 8, 2018
7:30 p.m.: The polls are now closed in Ohio. Real time results at http://bit.ly/2K6CeOv
The polls are now closed in Ohio. Who will represent @GOP and @TheDemocrats in crucial state elections this fall? Real time results at https://t.co/AYT5GMFJaj pic.twitter.com/u1lpXQhh7f
— WHIO-TV (@whiotv) May 8, 2018
7:17 p.m.: The Associated Press calls it. Greg Pence wins GOP nomination for Indiana U.S. House seat once held by brother, Vice President Mike Pence. He is expected to be favored in November to keep Luke Messer's seat for Republicans.
Greg Pence wins GOP nomination for Indiana US House seat once held by brother, Vice President Mike Pence. @AP race call at 7:17 p.m. EDT. #Election2018 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/naU234lkUs
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 8, 2018
5:47 p.m.: There's still time to vote before the polls close. The Dayton Daily News and WHIO will have live updates.
Still looking for info on candidates and issues for primary #Election2018? Check out the handy-dandy voters guide from @daytondailynews https://t.co/5XZSLwRO8y
— Laura Bischoff (@lbischoff) May 7, 2018
Wondering about State Issue 1 - the #redistrictingreform proposal on tomorrow's ballot in Ohio? Let me break it down for you. https://t.co/XAgVL5claC
— Lynn Hulsey (@LynnHulseyDDN) May 7, 2018
Mike DeWine run-through with his campaign staff on stage before his Election Night event. Our live coverage begins at 5 @whiotv pic.twitter.com/ww5KJNb5Bl
— Jim Otte (@JOtteWHIO) May 8, 2018
1:05 p.m.: Bloomberg focuses on Ohio Democratic governor race
"The biggest Democratic race, however, is Ohio governor, where Elizabeth Warren ally Richard Cordray, late of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is opposed by Dennis Kucinich. This one is a good example of how it's often less about ideological extremism than basic irresponsibility. We'll have to see whether Ohio Democrats punish Kucinich for flirting with support of Donald Trump and otherwise continuing his long history of oddball or worse behavior; if so, it's definitely at least one bad sign for the stability of the party. "
Credit: Drew Angerer
Credit: Drew Angerer
Noon: Plenty of time to vote
Board of election officials in area counties said turnout has been low and no problems were reported when the polls opened. As early voting has become more popular in Ohio, fewer people actually vote on Election Day.
“It’s obviously early in the day, but we don’t expect large crowds the rest of the day,” said Steve Harsman, deputy director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
11:36 a.m.: Ohio governor primaries ones to watch
The Associated Press says the nation is keeping an eye on Ohio’s governor primaries today.
Republicans in Ohio are certain to nominate a candidate to the right of outgoing Gov. John Kasich, a Trump critic. The state GOP backs Attorney General Mike Dewine. Kasich endorsed his two-term Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, but she’s shied away from her would-be ally. Both candidates promise to undo Kasich’s expansion of Medicaid insurance after Democrats’ 2010 health care overhaul.
Democrats’ favorite is Richard Cordray, who ran the federal consumer protection agency under President Barack Obama. He’s gotten a push from liberal congressman Dennis Kucinich.
10:45 a.m. Senate race a test for Trump
A Republican congressman backed by President Donald Trump is seeking the nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio this fall.
Rep. Jim Renacci (ruh-NAY’-see) says he joined the Senate race with White House encouragement, after Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel (man-DEL’) withdrew for personal reasons. Renacci had been running for governor, while Cleveland investment banker Mike Gibbons was already in the Senate race.
RELATED: Preview of Ohio’s U.S. Senate race
Gibbons raised funds for Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and is endorsed by Citizens for Trump, but Trump himself endorsed Renacci.
Gibbons has sued Renacci alleging false and defamatory statements, including that Gibbons is anti-Trump.
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
Also seeking the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s primary are Marysville small business owner Melissa Ackison, Cincinnati-area financial management company founder Daniel Kiley and retired public administrator Don Elijah Eckhart from Galloway.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
9:35 a.m. State Issue One could be called early tonight
Since it is not facing any organized opposition a redistricting proposal backed by both parties on today’s ballot could be called early tonight. Issue 1 would amend Ohio’s constitution to change the way congressional districts are drawn. The effort is aimed at reducing the partisan manipulation of maps known as gerrymandering.
6:30 Polls are open
Voters head to the polls across Ohio to vote for governor, Senator, Congress and other races and issues.
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