A last-minute guide to Tuesday's primary

Catch up quick: The primary election will finalize key statewide races for November, including governor and U.S. Senate.

• It will also decide the fate of local issues, including tax levies and a Columbus charter amendment to provide more alternatives to police for 911 callers.

By the numbers: A total of 16,763 people already voted early in person in Franklin County, per board of elections spokesperson Aaron Sellers.

• That's higher than the last gubernatorial primary in May 2022, when 9,438 did.
• Mail-in voting is also up, with 14,077 ballots this year and 13,095 in 2022.

Stop by: The polls close at 7:30pm. Find your polling place, view your sample ballot and don't forget to bring your valid ID.