In the May 6, 2025 special/primary election in Ohio, the main statewide item on the ballot is State Issue 2 , a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. This measure would authorize the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds, with a limit of $250 million per year, to fund the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) through the Ohio Public Works Commission. The funds are intended to assist local governments in financing public infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, water supply systems, wastewater treatment, stormwater collection, and solid waste disposal
. A "yes" vote supports allowing the state to issue these bonds to improve public infrastructure, while a "no" vote opposes it. The bond funds are restricted to infrastructure projects and cannot be used for other purposes like entertainment. Issue 2 has broad bipartisan support, including endorsements from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and trade unions, and there is no significant organized opposition expected
. Additionally, depending on the voter's locality, there may be local issues such as tax levies, police department funding, and municipal office nominations on the ballot. Some voters will also be selecting nominees for city and township councils and other municipal offices in the primary election
. To summarize:
- Statewide Ballot Measure:
- Issue 2: Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment ($2.5 billion bond authorization for infrastructure)
- Local Ballot Items:
- Possible tax levies, local government offices, and other community-specific measures
Polls will be open from 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. on May 6, 2025, and the voter registration deadline was April 7, 2025
