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The Republican races on Tuesday’s primary ballot included a landslide for governor, an easy win for a statewide officeholder seeking another statewide job, a multi candidate supreme court race and a contest for treasurer that were very close. Meanwhile, the two Democratic primaries ended with less dramatic results.

Treasurer Robert Sprague also scored an easy win for the nomination for secretary of state, beating Marcell Strbich by a 3-1 margin.
“This was never about the main primary,” Sprague told reporters Tuesday night. “It really is about the November election. It’s about keeping our elections secure. It’s about the future of our republic and making sure that people can trust the election system in the state of Ohio.”

In the four-way race for Ohio Supreme Court, former Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Colleen O’Donnell pulled out a win with 32% of the vote.

The most competitive statewide contest of the night may have been for the GOP nomination for treasurer, with former Rep. Jay Edwards, who was endorsed by Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, barely getting by Sen. Kristina Roegner, who was backed by Ramaswamy.

On the Democratic side, Columbus attorney John Kulewicz easily defeated his opponent, former lawmaker Elliott Forhan, in the race for attorney general. Kulewicz said he thinks the office needs to focus more on consumer protection issues, and he wants to take the politics out of the AG’s office.

“The law is neither red or blue. It is black and white for the most part and just calling the shots independently,” Kulewicz said in an interview. “It’s what I’ve done for over 40 years as a lawyer everyday.”

One of the races that many thought might be close wasn’t really in the end. Former Ohio House Minority Leader Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) beat Cincinnati cancer Dr. Bryan Hambley by nearly a two-to-one margin. Russo, who had been criticized for voting for a redrawn district map last year that many Democrats opposed, said she thinks the issue should be taken back to voters for a constitutional change.

“This time, they are going to have a secretary of state that will actually give these ballot initiatives a fair shot and will not put my thumb on the scale to confuse voters,” Russo said in an interview.

Ohio primary: Two close GOP statewide races with mostly blowouts in Democratic contests The most competitive statewide primary contest may have been for the GOP nomination for treasurer.

Michigan band The Crane Wives recently visited Athens, Ohio, to launch the first leg of their 2026 tour.

The group appeared as keynote performers at the Ohio University Music Industry Summit before taking the stage later that evening.

Known for blending indie-folk textures with rock energy, The Crane Wives have built a devoted following through rich harmonies and emotionally resonant songwriting.

Before their performance, the band stopped by Studio B for an in-person conversation with WOUB’s Nicholas Kobe.

During the interview, members discussed how their sound has evolved from an earlier folk-centered approach into something louder and more expansive.

They also reflected on the growing audience that has embraced their music in recent years.

The band spoke about the success of their 2024 release "Beyond, Beyond, Beyond" and the new opportunities that followed.

Members also shared insight into the visual identity of the band and the collaborative work behind their current tour presentation.

Looking ahead, they discussed solo projects and plans to begin work on a new album.

The Crane Wives relish their recent 'creative harvest' with WOUB - WOUB Public Media The Crane Wives discuss their evolving sound, viral rise, growing fanbase, and 2026 Athens tour launch with WOUB’s Nicholas Kobe.