2026 Ohio and Indiana Primary Election Updates: Key Races and Candidates
Primary election day is approaching in Ohio and Indiana, with key races at stake in both states. In Ohio, the primary will determine candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, county races, and ballot issues. In Indiana, nine U.S. House seats are up for election in 2026, currently held by seven Republicans and two Democrats. Stay updated on the latest primary election results.
The Ohio gubernatorial primary will set up the race to replace incumbent Republican Mike DeWine, who is term-limited. Key Republican candidates include Vivek Ramaswamy and Casey Putsch, while Amy Acton secured the Democratic nomination without facing a contested primary. Acton gained recognition during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The winner will face Acton in November, with DeWine endorsing Ramaswamy.
In the U.S. Senate race, Republican Jon Husted aims to defend his seat in 2026 after replacing Vice President JD Vance less than two years ago. The Ohio U.S. Senate primary will determine the candidate for the November race, with Ron Kincaid and Sherrod Brown competing for the Democratic nomination.
The primary election will also shape the race for Ohio's 1st Congressional District, which includes Cincinnati. Incumbent Greg Landsman, a Democrat, is seeking re-election and faces Damon Lynch IV in the Democratic primary. On the Republican side, candidates include Eric Conroy, Holly Adams, Steven Erbeck, and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry, with President Donald Trump endorsing Conroy. The Democratic and Republican nominees will compete in the November election.
Indiana has nine U.S. House seats up for election in 2026, currently held by seven Republicans and two Democrats. Stay tuned for primary election results that will determine the candidates for the November races. Stay informed and exercise your right to vote in the upcoming primary elections.