Election Day 2022 updates

CLEVELAND — Election Day 2022 is over. See our live updates from throughout the night on everything from an open Senate seat to governor to levies to school board issues that were on the ballot.

Results

CLICK HERE for unofficial election results which will be updated throughout the night in real-time.

J.D. Vance will be Ohio's next U.S. Senator

In a race that was more competitive than many predicted, J.D. Vance emerged victorious in a no-love-lost battle that promised to tip the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Watch his victory speech below:

Full story: J.D. Vance will be Ohio’s next U.S. Senator

Issues 1 and 2 pass

Based on unofficial election results, both statewide issues have passed. Issue 1 allowed voters to determine if judges should be required to consider public safety when setting bail amounts has passed, based on unofficial election results.

RELATED: Ohio’s Issue 1 passes; allows judges to consider public safety when setting bail

Issue 2 allowed voters to determine if non-citizens can vote in hyper-local elections.

RELATED: Voters approve Ohio Issue 2, prohibiting non-citizens from voting in local elections

Ronayne wins Cuyahoga County Executive race

Cuyahoga County voters have selected Ronayne to replace Armond Budish as their new county executive.

FULL STORY: Ronayne wins Cuyahoga County Executive race

House seats declared

The Associated Press is declaring two House seats for Republicans:

Republican Max Miller wins election to U.S. House in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.

Republican David Joyce wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 14th Congressional District

Updates on Senate race, House seats

With 50% of the expected vote reporting, current U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has 49% of the vote, and Trump-backed Republican J.D. Vance is leading at 51%, ABC News reports.

Rep. Tim Ryan is vacating his OH-13 seat to run for U.S. Senate. As of 9:30 p.m. with 34% of the expected vote in, Democrat Emilia Sykes leads with 63% of the vote, followed by former Trump staffer Madison Gesiotto Gilbert with 37%.

With 52% of the expected vote in, longtime Ohio Democratic Longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur leads in the race for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District against Republican newcomer J.R. Majewski– 57% to 43%.

Shontel Brown reelected to House seat

Democrat Shontel Brown wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 11th Congressional District, the Associated press projects.

DeWine wins reelection

Mike DeWine will remain Ohio's governor for four more years, ABC News projects.

FULL STORY: DeWine wins Ohio gubernatorial race, ABC News projects

Jim Jordan wins reelection

The Associated Press projects that Jim Jordan has won reelection to the U.S. House in Ohio's 4th Congressional District.

Political Reporter Morgan Trau is at the Ohio GOP headquarters in Columbus:

Cuyahoga Co. Board of Elections Update:

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections provided an update at 11:30 a.m., watch it in the player below:

News 5's Midterm Election Guide

Click here to view our complete Midterm Election Guide, including information on what district you're in, which candidates you can vote for, links to interviews and coverage with candidates and political experts, and more.

Myths

To help clear up confusion about elections in general, the Cuyahoga County BOE has a Rumor Central page where they tackle the myths and facts related to every aspect of the voting process, like the myth that one party can influence the process. Every aspect of voting and the handling of votes is required to include both a Democrat and a Republican.

Issues at the polls

If you see an issue at a polling place, email us at tips@wews.com or call our news desk at 216-431-3700.

Track your ballot

Click here to track the status of your ballot, whether you voted early by mail or in person, or on Election Day.

The Big Races

U.S. Senate

Democratic: Tim Ryan

Republican: J.D. Vance

Valid write-in candidates: John Cheng, Matthew R. Esh, Stephen Faris, Shane Hoffman

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Democratic: Nan Whaley and Cheryl Stephens

Republican: Mike DeWine and Jon Husted (i)

Attorney General

Democratic: Jeff Crossman

Republican: Dave Yost (i)

Secretary of State

Democratic: Chelsea Clark

Republican: Frank LaRose (i)

Independent: Terpsehore Maras

*Terpsehore Maraswas reinstated to the ballot after being denied by the Sec. of State team after some of her signatures were decided as "invalid." OSC overruled this.

Treasurer

Democratic: Scott Schertzer

Republican: Robert Sprague (i)

Auditor

Democratic: Taylor Sappington

Republican: Keith Faber (i)

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice (Maureen O’Connor’s seat won in 2016)

Democratic: Jennifer L. Brunner (has been on OSC as a Judge)

Republican:Sharon L. Kennedy (has been on OSC as a Judge)

Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Pat Fischer’s seat won in 2016)

Democratic: Terri Jamison

Republican: Pat Fischer (i)

Ohio Supreme Court Justice (Pat DeWine’s seat won in 2016)

Democratic: Marilyn Zayas

Republican: Pat DeWine (i)

RELATED: Why you should be paying attention to Ohio Supreme Court races

Statewide ballot measures

Issue 1: Determining Bail Amount Based on Public Safety Amendment

Requires Ohio judges to "use factors such as public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, and a person's criminal record" when setting amounts and conditions of bail.

Issue 2: Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment

Prohibits local governments from allowing persons who lack the qualifications of an elector to vote in local elections (this is already in place).

Local ballot measures

These measures depend on your district.

RELATED: Your 2022 Ohio Midterm Election Guide

National election news and coverage

For coverage of the midterm elections in the rest of the country, head to our National Politics section and visit ABC News's 2022 Midterm Election page.

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