Ohioans are making their voices heard Tuesday as voters across the state head to the polls for the May 6 primary election.
With polling places open until 7:30 p.m., more than 2,000 residents took advantage of early voting.
Before voting, residents are encouraged to review a sample ballot specific to their county.
Voter information requirements vary by location, and sample ballots can be accessed HERE for Logan County and HERE for Champaign.
Local ballots may include levies and other issues, but one measure will appear before every Ohio voter: State Issue 2.
Issue 2 centers on the continuation of a longstanding infrastructure funding program that helps Ohio communities pay for vital construction projects such as roads, bridges, and water systems.
First approved by voters in 1987, the program is subject to a public vote every ten years.
This year, a “yes” vote on Issue 2 would authorize the state to issue $2.5 billion in bonds over the next decade — up to $250 million annually — to support infrastructure improvements.
A “no” vote would allow the program to expire after the current cycle of projects is completed.
Supporters of Issue 2, including the County Engineers Association of Ohio, say the funding is crucial for maintaining and upgrading local infrastructure.
“You may not know it, but it has touched your life in some way,” said Logan County Engineer Scott Coleman, the association’s president. “These are local projects that may otherwise not be funded.”
Voters heading to the polls today must bring a valid, unexpired photo ID.
Once polls close at 7:30 p.m., check back here for results.
