We discuss the key races on Ohio's May 5 primary ballot and what you need to know to vote.

We discuss the key races on Ohio's May 5 primary ballot and what you need to know to vote.

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.

Show Host: Haley BeMiller, statehouse bureau reporter

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.
Show Host: Haley BeMiller, statehouse bureau reporter

Ohio Politics Explained

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the Ohio politics news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.

Show Host: Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the Ohio politics news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.
Show Host:&nbsp;Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

What to know about Ohio's primary

We discuss the May 5 primary results and what lies ahead for the 2026 election.

We discuss the May 5 primary results and what lies ahead for the 2026 election.

Winners and losers of Ohio primary

We discuss the ongoing fight over abortion access, potential changes to Medicaid, a recent visit from former Vice President Mike Pence and the latest effort to rein in JobsOhio.

We discuss the ongoing fight over abortion access, potential changes to Medicaid, a recent visit from former Vice President Mike Pence and the latest effort to rein in JobsOhio.

Ohio lawmakers revive abortion fight

We discuss Sen. Jon Husted's push for voter photo ID, Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to cut property taxes, the outcome of the FirstEnergy bribery trial, and an effort to reverse Ohio's ban on THC drinks.

We discuss Sen. Jon Husted's push for voter photo ID, Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to cut property taxes, the outcome of the FirstEnergy bribery trial, and an effort to reverse Ohio's ban on THC drinks.

What to know about Ohio's primary

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