What you need to know before casting your vote in March

COLUMBUS — After months of campaigning by candidates and weeks of reminders about this week’s registration deadline, Ohio’s early-voting period officially opened for most residents last week, with in-person and mail-in ballots available for about a month.

Turnout could be higher than normal. Some people may opt to switch their political-party affiliation to vote for their candidate of choice. And marijuana won’t be an issue of concern this time.

Check Tuesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com to find out the 10 things you should know about the state’s early-voting period and next month’s primary election March 15.