The Dispatch covered the biggest races of the night, including the contest for a Columbus City Council seat and for three positions on the school board.

CLEVELAND — It's election day in Ohio -- and we're tracking all the updates throughout the day as voters hit the polls to decide a number of school levies, mayoral races in Cleveland, East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights, plus a variety of issues (like 1 and 2 in Summit County).

In Hamilton County, there are a few big races you'll want to look out for, including Cincinnati mayor, city council and several levies.

Voters who received an absentee ballot have until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to bring it in person to their county’s board of elections office.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose added his support last week to a proposal requiring Ohioans submit proof of citizenship when they register to vote. But even LaRose acknowledged implementing the idea could be harder than it seems.

Election Day this year, Nov. 4, 2025, falls on an off year for congressional elections. Virginia and New Jersey are hosting gubernatorial elections, while New York City is set to elect a new mayor in a must-watch race between Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo,

Voters will choose mayors, council members, municipal judges and school board representatives, and decide on local ballot measures, like tax questions, that could shape community leadership and priorities for years to come.