CLEVELAND, Ohio - John Kasich has reached his term limit as governor. Who is best qualified to fill his shoes?

Many candidates have joined the race to be Ohio's next leader.

On the Republican side are Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor. Among the hopeful Democrats are former federal consumer watchdog Richard Cordray, former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, state Sen. Joe Schiavoni, former state Rep. Connie Pillich and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill.

There's also Green Party rep Constance Gadell-Newton, an attorney and social justice activist.

The primary is May 8.

What kind of leader does Ohio need post-Kasich?

With so many candidates to choose from, are you leaning toward anyone in particular? If so, who and why?

What changes would you like to see in Ohio -- and who is best qualified to bring those to fruition?

What's going to convince you to vote for a particular candidate?

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