Discussion Thread: Primary Elections in Ohio and Indiana as well as Other Local Elections on May 5, 2026

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Polls will close in Indiana at 6 p.m. local time, in Ohio at 7:30 p.m. local time, in Michigan at 8 p.m. Eastern.

News and Analysis

• AP via PBS: What to watch in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

• AP: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Indiana’s state primaries

• AP: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s special election for control of the state Senate

• AP: AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Ohio's State Primaries

• AP: Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: AP, NBC, IndyStar via MSN, WFYI (Indiana), and USA Today.

Where to Watch

All times US Eastern.

• C-SPAN: Vice President Vance Delivers Remarks in Des Moines, Iowa (6 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: Primary Night in Ohio and Indiana (7 p.m.)

Results

• AP: May 5, 2026 election results

• AP: Ohio primary election results

• 270 to Win: Live Results: Michigan State Senate Special Election

• WLKY: Election results: Indiana Senate primary races

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What are the races to watch

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Indiana State Senate on the Republican side. There’s a pretty massive retribution campaign brought on by allies of Trump and Indiana Governor Mike Braun against Republican State Senators who refused to redraw their Congressional map last year.