COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP): Two Libertarian candidates for statewide office in Ohio are awaiting word from the state elections chief on whether they'll make the May 6 primary ballot.

Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has said he'll rule by Friday on separate protests filed against gubernatorial candidate Charlie Earl and attorney general candidate Steven Linnabary.

Earl has the potential to draw votes from Republican Gov. John Kasich as the governor faces a likely challenge from Democrat Ed FitzGerald this fall.