It's finally time to head to the polls, grab an "I voted" sticker and say goodbye to this year's onslaught of political ads.

Why it matters: As midterm results roll in across the country, lots of eyes will be on Ohio tonight. Our neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race will help decide which party holds the majority.

• We'll also pick our governor and state lawmakers, plus decide local issues, including suburban school levies and a $1.5 billion bond issue package in Columbus.

What to know: Polls are open between 6:30am-7:30pm today. If you're in line before closing time you can still cast a ballot, even if the line is long.

• Find your polling place.
• View your sample ballot.
• Bring a valid ID or you will be required to vote with a provisional ballot that must be verified later.

What's more: Your legislative districts have likely changed due to redistricting, so there may be unfamiliar candidates on your ballot.

• Confirm your district.

Our tips:

🧑‍🏫 Do your homework: Read our voter guide and study the local and statewide issues.

🚌 Need a ride? COTA is waiving fares tomorrow. Plan a trip at COTA.com or on the Transit app.

🗣️ Report intimidation: Call the Ohio secretary of state (877-SOS-OHIO) or email [email protected]. The U.S. Department of Justice also has a voting rights hotline (800-253-3931).

• Report suspected fraud, such as impersonation or duplicate voting, with this form.

What's next: It could be a long night. We'll be following the results from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office and the Franklin County Board of Elections, but there's no guarantee we'll know all the results by tonight.

Of note: Results are not official until they're certified, which includes counting mail-in ballots, verifying provisional ballots and completing recounts in close calls. 

• By state law, this must occur within 20 days of the election.

Early in-person voting in Franklin County likely fell slightly this year when compared with the 2018 midterms.

• Through Sunday, with one day of early voting left, about 5.2% of registered voters cast their ballots early, a board of elections spokesperson tells Axios. In 2018, the final number was 6.1%.

State of play: Early voting and absentee voting by mail are both up statewide, per the secretary of state.

👋 Mary Jane here. Newsroom pizza is a time-honored tradition for journalists on election night, and reader Curtis J. sent us a great recommendation if you want to join us in the ritual.

• Zamarelli's Pizza Palace — family owned and operated since 1963 — makes their dishes and pizzas to order.

State of play: I was surprised to find Zamarelli's a few minutes away from the main drag in Grove City, tucked next to railroad tracks and an apartment complex — but the location highlighted its role as a popular staple in a growing community that has seen significant change over the years.

What I ate: The half mushroom, half pepperoni pizza was piping hot. Its thin crust was fresh and crunchy, but simultaneously a bit doughy.

My take: If you love a saucy 'za, ask for your pie to be made with extra.

• I will be going back to order a ravioli dinner.

Of note: The old-school restaurant has only one table inside, is cash-only and doesn't deliver — plan accordingly.

If you go: 4011 Front St., Grove City. 4-11pm Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-midnight Friday and Saturday and 4:30-10pm Sunday.

🚗 City attorneys plan to sue automakers Kia and Hyundai for allegedly failing to make cars with industry-standard anti-theft technology, which has contributed to a 450% increase in vehicle thefts citywide. (WBNS-TV)

📈 Columbus' only domestic violence shelter has seen a 32% increase in population and 55% longer stays compared with last year, which advocates attribute to a lack of affordable housing options. (Columbus Dispatch)

🏐 Ohio State athletes from lower-profile sports — track, softball, volleyball and lacrosse — inked name, image and likeness deals with Seventh Son Brewing. (Columbus Business First)

⛽ Gas prices increased almost 28 cents per gallon last week after prices consistently dropped over the last three weeks. (WCMH-TV)

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Music is an integral part of many political campaigns, so queue up our Spotify playlist as you head to the ballot box today.

State of play: Candidates use music to set a tone for their campaigns and amp up a crowd before a big event.

• The late Sen. John McCain would play Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" when he'd take the stage during his 2000 presidential campaign.
• Former President Obama frequently played "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder.
• Former President Trump used to end his rallies with The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (until the band forced him to stop) and got similar grief from several artists he sampled, from Neil Young to Nickelback.

🗳️ If we were running for office, we'd play:

• Mary Jane: "Level Up" by Ciara
• Alissa: "Take Back the Power" by The Interrupters

🙏 Thanks to readers for adding these picks to the mix:

• Mallory G.: "I would definitely use Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' as a kickoff. I'd also play a lot of Sara Bareilles' 'Brave.'"
• Cindy R.: "'Crazy Train'" by Ozzy Osbourne.