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There was a steady stream of voters at Creekside Elementary in Fairfield, Ohio, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Polls opened at 6:30 am and people were lined up before 6 am to cast their vote in this year's presidential election.

Hello from Scott Wartman and Erin Glynn, reporters for The Enquirer’s politics, government and business team.

It’s once again voting day in Ohio, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. And while just a handful of ballot items are in play, they’re important to the voters they impact.

Among the major issues are: nine school districts asking for money, a small town contesting a mayoral race and a local village that could vote itself out of existence.

To read all about what's on today's local ballots, tap or click here.

Also, if you’re heading to your neighborhood polling place, don’t forget a photo ID. Ohio has changed what it now accepts as ID. We’ve got details on that, too. Follow along with updates throughout the day at Cincinnati.com.

What else you need to know Tuesday, May 2

🌧️ Weather: High of 50. Low clouds, breezy and cool with a shower in spots.

🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday's election is the first under Ohio's new election law requiring voters to show photo ID at the polls. Find out what kind of photo ID you need to vote.

🔫 Politics: Cincinnati leaders could consider paying offenders to stop gun violence. Does it work?

👥 For subscribers: Eight years and $945K later, Madeira's legal war with a government watchdog is over.

🍷 Cheers! From urban locations to acres of land, Cincinnati has options for all your grape-centric needs. Find a local winery near you with our map.

Before you go: Kentucky Derby returns this week

Jockey Sonny Leon celebrates atop Rich Strike after winning the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky.

It's not in Cincinnati, but the Kentucky Derby returns to not-so-far-away Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The events kicked off over the weekend, and the annual race at Churchill Downs is set for Saturday, May 6.

Find out everything you need to know here, and keep an eye out for future coverage at Cincinnati.com.

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) collides with Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27).

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Wyoming High School was named among the top 100 nationally by The Best Schools.

⋅Police: Alleged Wyoming High School sexual assault under investigation

Former Miami University coach DeUnna Hendrix.

⋅Miami women's basketball coach resigned amid investigation into 'amorous relationship'

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel (15) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 30, 2023.

⋅What we learned about the Reds in the first month of the season

(L-R) Ryan Davis, 16, Sydnee Short, 15 and Khaliyah Wilson, 16, are Winton Woods High School sophomores who will be attending Miami University’s Hamilton campus the next two years.

⋅'An amazing opportunity.' Winton Woods sophomores to attend college full time in the fall

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