Primary Election Voters Guide
Vol. III, No. 309 - Early Voting for May's Primary Election Starts Tomorrow
Early voting for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7. You can cast your ballot in person at the Miami County Board of Elections office inside the old county courthouse at 215 West Main Street in Troy. Use the east entrance facing the Safety Building. Bring your photo ID.
You have nearly a month to vote before Election Day. There is no reason to wait.
Early Voting Hours
April 7–10 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
April 13–17 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
April 20–24 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
April 27 7:30 a.m. — 7:30 p.m.
April 28 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 p.m.
April 29 – May 1 — 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 — 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 — 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
What’s on the Ballot
Contested Races — Real Choices This Primary
Not every race has more than one candidate, but several do. These are the ones where your primary vote actually decides something.
Republican Primary
Governor: Three tickets are competing — Heather Hill & Stuart Moats, Casey Putsch & Kimberley Georgeton, and Vivek Ramaswamy & Robert McColley
Secretary of State: Robert Sprague vs. Marcell Strbich
Treasurer of State: Jay Edwards vs. Kristina D. Roegner
Ohio Supreme Court (full term beginning 1-2-2027): Four candidates for one seat — Andrew King, Jill Lanzinger, Ronald Lewis, and Colleen O’Donnell
U.S. Congress, 15th District: Mike Carey vs. Samuel Ronan
5th District State Central Committee, Woman: Jessica Franz vs. Mary Beth Kemmer
Democratic Primary
U.S. Senate (unexpired term): Sherrod Brown vs. Ron Kincaid
Attorney General: Elliot Forhan vs. John J. Kulewicz
Secretary of State: Bryan Hambley vs. Allison Russo
U.S. Congress, 8th District: Madaris Grant vs. Vanessa Enoch
State Representative, 80th District: Melissa VanDyke vs. Katie Koehler Wagner
5th District State Central Committee, Man: Mat Heck Jr. vs. David Cox
5th District State Central Committee, Woman: Amy Cox vs. Dolores Gillis
Libertarian Primary
U.S. Senate (unexpired term): Jeffrey M. Kanter vs. William B. Redpath
Issues Every Voter Will See
Miami County Sales Tax — Jail Facility
The county is asking all Miami County voters to approve a new 0.5% sales tax for 10 years. The money would be used to build and equip a new county jail north of Troy. This is a new tax that will be paid by every person who shops in Miami County. This is the biggest financial question on the ballot.
Issues for Individual Communities — Check If These Apply to You
Troy City Schools — 5.8 Mill Levy Renewal
Troy school district voters are asked to renew a property tax levy for school operating costs. This is a renewal — the rate does not go up. It is estimated to collect about $4.6 million per year for five years. If you own a $100,000 home in the Troy school district, you pay about $111 per year.
Piqua Public Library — 1.8 Mill Levy Renewal
Piqua-area voters are asked to renew a property tax levy that funds the Piqua Public Library. This is also a renewal — not a new tax.
West Milton — Income Tax Renewal
West Milton voters are asked to renew a 0.5% income tax. This is a renewal of an existing tax, not an increase.
City of Union — Income Tax
A haldfull of voters in the City of Union will face two questions: renewing an existing 1.5% income tax and approving a new additional 1.0% income tax to pay for police and fire services. Note that only 15 registered voters live in this jurisdiction.
City of Union — Roads Levy Renewal
These voters will also be asked to renew a 3.0 mill property tax for road maintenance.
Local Liquor Options — Troy Precincts Only
Two Troy precincts have a local question on the ballot about Sunday liquor sales:
Troy Precinct 3-C: Should The Links be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays?
Troy Precinct 4-B: Should Troy Country Club be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays?
Only voters who live in those specific precincts will see these questions.
Go Vote Early
The courthouse is open starting tomorrow. Lines are short, parking is easy, and you can take your time. Look over this guide, know what’s on your ballot, and make your voice heard before the May 5 rush. The location for early voting is: 215 West Main Street, Troy — East entrance, facing the Safety Building. Make sure you bring your ID.
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