Ohio governor, secretary of state races draw early voters in Franklin County

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Thousands of voters in Franklin County, Ohio, have cast early ballots ahead of the May 5 primary, with many drawn to the statewide elections for governor and secretary of state. The Democratic primary has seen the most participation, with over 15,000 ballots cast as of April 19.
Over 15,000 Franklin County voters have cast early ballots in Ohio's May 5 primary as of April 19. The Democratic primary has seen the most participation, outnumbering Republican, Libertarian, and Independent ballots by more than 2-1. Voters are choosing nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, and other statewide offices. Columbus voters will also decide on a charter amendment to create an alternative crisis response team for mental health and substance abuse calls. Early voting continues until May 1, with weekend options on May 2 and 3. Ohio law requires absentee mail ballots to be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
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