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11/01/2023The Ohio Secretary of State Reinforces @Verifyohio as the Trusted Resource for Information on Elections and Entrepreneurship
The social media account is the hub for the quickest, most accurate information.
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09/22/2023November 7 General Election Officially Opens
Ballots mailed to Military and Overseas Voters
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09/14/2023LaRose Signs Election Integrity Agreements With Multiple States
Ohio Continues to Lead National Effort to Modernize Election Data Sharing
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08/31/2023LaRose Issues Fourth Directive Aimed at Cybersecurity to County Boards of Elections
Security Directive 4.0 Will Help Ohio Maintain Its Position as THE Leader in Election Security
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08/02/2023LaRose Makes Final Push for Poll Workers Ahead of the August 8 Special Election
Counties Encouraged to Recruit Beyond the Minimum Number Needed to Administer an Election
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07/25/2023Ohio Nearing Goal for Committed Poll Workers, According to Official Poll Worker Tracker
Additional help is always needed in both rural and urban counties.
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07/10/2023LaRose Reminds Ohioans of Voter Registration Deadline for the August 8 Special Election
Voter registration deadline is today; early voting begins tomorrow
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07/05/2023Ohio Adopts Landmark Election Integrity Legislation
LaRose Commends Lawmakers for Action on DATA Act
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06/23/2023LaRose Announces Opening of August 8 Special Election as Ballots go out Today to Military and Overseas Voters
Voter Registration Deadline is July 10, Early Voting Begins July 11
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04/04/2023Early Voting Begins for the May 2 Primary/Special Election
May 2 Election Institutes New Requirements and Policies Following Passage of HB 458
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02/23/2023LaRose And Gavarone Introduce First-Ever Legislation That Will Boost Election Transparency
The DATA Act is a First-of-its-Kind Effort to Bring Uniform Standards to Election Data Retention
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02/21/2023In Collaboration with Ohio County Boards of Elections, Secretary LaRose Updates the Voter Registration Database to Ensure Confidence and Security in Ohio Elections
Both Federal and Ohio Law Require that the Voter Registration List Be Routinely Updated to Ensure that Only Eligible Ohioans Are Permitted to Vote
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02/07/2023LaRose Implementing New Election Reforms That Will Boost Confidence in our Elections and Increase Their Accessibility
Directive 2023-03 Puts Reforms Instituted in HB 458 into Place for the May Primary Election
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12/22/2022LaRose Releases Results of County Boards' Post-Election Audits
Ohio Audits Every Election, Every Time
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12/20/2022LaRose Launches @VerifyOhio Initiative to Provide Trusted Information on Elections and Entrepreneurship
Social Media Account Aims to Fight Back Against Misinformation and Boost Confidence
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12/16/2022LaRose Spotlights Ohio Holiday Stops
Holiday Stops in Franklin, Athens, Ashtabula, Lucas, Cuyahoga, Holmes, and Warren Counties Are Bringing Cheer to Ohioans And Continuing Family Traditions
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11/23/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio Veteran-Owned Businesses
Veterans in Cuyahoga, Franklin, Allen, Jefferson, Tuscarawas, and Ross Counties Are Pursuing Their American Dream Owning A Small Business
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11/17/2022LaRose Joins Rep. Stewart to Announce Smart Reforms That Will Safeguard Ohio’s Constitution From Special Interests
The Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment Will Require the Same Broad Consensus Majorities Required of Other Major Decisions
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11/04/2022LaRose Issues Warning About Text Message Campaign That Could Potentially Provide Voters With Inaccurate Polling Location
Text Messages from a Group Called ‘Voting Futures’ Have Already Been Sent in Five Other States
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11/01/2022LaRose Reports Early Voting Remains Strong One Week Out From Election Day
Voters Are Returning Absentee Vote-By-Mail Ballots at a Higher Rate Than 2018 While Early In-Person Voting Continues Its Fast Pace
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10/25/2022With Two Weeks Until Election Day, LaRose Releases Latest Early Voting Numbers
Ohioans Using Nearly 200 Hours of Early Voting Opportunities in Strong Numbers
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10/24/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio Manufacturing Businesses
Manufacturers in Sandusky, Wood, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Fayette, Delaware, Green, and Lawrence Counties Are Producing Goods Not Only for Ohioans but for the Entire World
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10/17/2022New Round of Investigations Shows 75 More Individuals Who Allegedly Voted Twice
630 Cases of Alleged Voter Fraud Have Now Been Referred by Secretary LaRose Over the Course of His Administration
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10/12/2022As Early Voting Begins, LaRose Announces First Release of Absentee Voting Numbers
Strong Security Protocols are in Place as 812,200 Ohioans Request Their Absentee Ballot
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10/05/2022LaRose Announces Office's First-Ever Public Integrity Division
New Initiative to Expand Investigative Resources & Focus on Election Integrity
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09/09/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio’s Agriculture Industry
Farming Operations in Licking, Mercer, Ross, Paulding, Huron, Coshocton, and Carroll Counties Are Feeding Ohioans Locally and Preserving Tradition
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09/09/2022LaRose Issues Warning About a Sham Mailer Targeting Ohio Businesses
Fraudsters Are Charging Business Owners $90 for a Document They Can Get for Free on Secretary of State Website
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09/07/2022LaRose Refers Evidence of Voter Fraud for Further Investigation and Potential Prosecution
As Investigation Continues, More Referrals are Expected
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08/17/2022Ohio Secretary of State's Office Receives Perfect Audit from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in its use of Federal Election Grant Dollars
Ohio was the only state to receive a clean audit--no findings and no recommendations
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08/10/2022LaRose Refers Non-Citizens to Ohio Attorney General for Potential Election Fraud Violations
Ohio’s Election System Works to Ensure Voter Integrity and Keep Election Fraud Exceedingly Rare
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08/01/2022On Election Eve, LaRose Encourages Voters to Check Their Voting Locations
With Some Voting Locations Consolidated, Voters Should Confirm Their Polling Site at VoteOhio.gov
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07/26/2022Poll Worker Tracker Shows Ohio has Exceeded Statewide Recruitment Goals
Both Minimum Goal and Reserves Goal Are Met Statewide, Now Working with Boards of Elections to Meet County by County Staffing Needs
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07/19/2022Poll Worker Tracker Shows Recruitment has Surpassed Minimum Workers Needed, Closing in on its Goal Ahead of the August 2 Primary
Additional Help is Always Needed in Both Rural and Urban Counties
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07/12/2022Ohio Launches its Poll Worker Tracker Heading into the August 2 Primary Election
Additional Help Is Always Needed, but Poll Worker Recruitment is on Track
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07/08/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio’s Food Truck Industry
Food Truck Operations in Lucas, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Ross, Montgomery, Morgan, Mahoning and Hamilton Counties Are Growing our Economy and Feeding Ohioans
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06/28/2022LaRose Issues New Directive to Boost Election Integrity at Our County Boards of Elections
Security Directive 3.0 Reinforces Ohio’s Position as THE Leader in Election Security
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06/26/2022LaRose Issues Directive in Response to Short-Sighted and Delayed Activist Court Opinion
Nearly 1,300 Candidates from Both Parties Met the Legal Deadline, Court Makes Irresponsible Decision to Add Six More Democrats, Risking Election Chaos
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06/24/2022To Boost Poll Worker Recruitment for the August 2 Primary, Secretary LaRose Provides Guidance on High School Student Participation
Seventeen-Year-Old Rising High School Seniors Are Now Eligible for Ohio’s Youth at the Booth Initiative
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06/20/2022NEWS: Ohio Primary Election is Underway
Cleveland.com: Military Ballots Shipped for Ohio's Aug. 2 Primary Election Despite Lingering Legal Challenges
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06/17/2022LaRose Announces Opening of August 2 Primary Election as Ballots go out Today to Military and Overseas Voters
Voter Registration Deadline is July 5, Early Voting Begins July 6
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06/03/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio's Non-Profit Organizations
Non-Profits in Medina, Montgomery, Wayne, Stark, Hocking, Van Wert, and Franklin Counties Are Helping to Strengthen our Communities
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05/06/2022Secretary LaRose Spotlights Ohio's Home and Garden Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs in Findlay, Union, Adams, Warren, Summit, and Wayne Counties Are Helping to Keep Ohio Beautiful
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05/02/2022LaRose Releases Final Early Voting Totals Ahead of the May 3rd Primary
Total Absentee Requests and Total Early Votes Cast Surpass Most Recent Comparable Primary Election in 2018
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04/27/2022Poll Worker Tracker Shows Recruitment Closing in on its Goal Ahead of the May 3rd Election
Additional Help Is Always Needed in Both Rural and Urban Counties
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04/20/2022Poll Worker Tracker Shows Recruitment is Robust Ahead of the May 3rd Election
Additional Help Is Always Needed in Both Rural and Urban Counties
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04/13/2022New Data Show Poll Worker Recruitment is Strong Ahead of the May 3rd Election
More Help Needed in Both Rural and Urban Counties
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04/04/2022LaRose Announces Ohio's May 3rd Primary is Underway
Voter Registration Deadline is Today; Early Voting Begins Tomorrow
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04/01/2022LaRose Spotlights Ohio's Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs in Gallia, Erie, Cuyahoga, Lake, Montgomery, Tuscarawas, and Putnam Counties Are Making Their Mark on Ohio's Economy
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03/08/2022LaRose Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses
Entrepreneurs in Franklin, Shelby, Ross, Hamilton, Carroll, Cuyahoga, Morgan, and Lucas Counties Are Making Their Mark on Ohio's Economy
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02/16/2022Candidate Petition Verifications for the 2022 Primary Election Released
Ohio Secretary of State Directive Informs County Boards of Elections of the Statewide Candidates Who Are Currently Qualified for Ohio's May 3 Primary Election Ballot
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02/15/2022As Required by Law, LaRose Begins Process to Maintain Accurate Voter Lists and Strengthen Election Security
LaRose Will Once Again Partner with Community Organizations in Effort to Update Voter Registrations
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02/14/2022In a Boost to Job Creators, LaRose Announces LLC Modernization That Will Provide Better Opportunities for Success
Improvements Offer New Ways for Ohio Entrepreneurs to Operate Their Business
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02/03/2022Filings for the 2022 Primary Election Released
Petitions to Be Certified at Ohio's County Boards of Elections
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02/03/2022LaRose Spotlights Black-Owned Businesses During Black History Month
Entrepreneurs in Franklin, Trumbull, Ross, Hamilton, Athens, Cuyahoga, and Lucas Counties Are Making Their Mark on Ohio's Economy
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02/01/2022LaRose Refers 62 to Law Enforcement for Potential Election Fraud Violations
Ohio’s Election System Works to Ensure Voter Integrity and Keep Election Fraud Exceedingly Rare
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01/27/2022LaRose Announces Ohio Shatters Its All-Time New Business Creation Annual Record
Nearly 200,000 New Businesses Were Created in 2021
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01/19/2022LaRose Spotlights Ohio Health & Wellness Businesses
Entrepreneurs in Franklin, Mahoning, Summit, Scioto, Muskingum, Defiance, and Montgomery Counties Are Helping Ohioans Meet Their Fitness Goals
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01/05/2022LaRose Releases Results of County Post-Election Audits
Results Show Ohio Once Again Ran Secure and Accurate Elections
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12/17/2021November’s General Election Resulted In 18 Tied Races Statewide
Official Canvassing Results Reaffirm That Every Vote Matters
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12/09/2021LaRose Statement on Passage of House Legislation Eliminating August Special Elections
Bill is a Win-Win for Voters, Taxpayers
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11/01/2021LaRose Releases Final Early Voting Numbers for the November 2nd Election
Total Ballots Cast During the Early Voting Period Outpace 2019 By Nearly 18%
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10/21/2021Entrepreneurship and Risk-Taking Remain Alive and Well in Ohio
New Business Filings in September Continue to Help Drive Ohio’s Economy
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08/11/2021Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose Wins National "Innovators Award" from The National Association of State Elections Directors
Ohio Recognized for Its Innovative "Lawyers for Liberty" Program to Recruit Precinct Election Officials in the 2020 Election
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08/02/2021LaRose Announces Early and Absentee Voting Numbers for the 11th and 15th Congressional District Special Election Primary
28,656 voters in the 11th Congressional District and 10,537 voters in the 15th Congressional District have cast their absentee ballot or voted early.
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07/23/2021Ohio Entrepreneurs Continue Creating New Businesses at an Astounding Rate
In just the first six months of 2021, Ohio has surpassed 111,000 new business filings.
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07/12/2021LaRose Refers 117 Non-Citizens to Ohio Attorney General for Potential Election Fraud Violations
By Enforcing Ohio’s Strong Election Security Requirements, Voter Fraud Continues to Be Exceedingly Rare in Ohio
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06/30/2021LaRose Launches New Online Records Portal
Now Processing Minister Licenses Online and in One Business Day
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06/24/2021Ohio New Business Filings Continue Record-Setting Pace
In May, there were 20,135 new business filings, following April’s numbers that surpassed 20,000 for the first time in Ohio history.
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06/23/2021LaRose Issues Statement on Passage of HCR 5, Sending a Message to DC Politicians Looking to Take Over State Elections
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement following Ohio Senate passage of HCR 5, a resolution that urges the United States Congress not to adopt the federal takeover of state and locally-run elections, otherwise known as HR 1.
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05/21/2021Monthly New Business Creation Rockets Past 20,000 for the First Time in State History
Ohio has again defied expectations by recording another monthly record in new business filings with 22,176 new business filings in the month of April, rocketing past 20,000 for the first time in Ohio history.
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04/27/2021LaRose Highlights Important Dates and Deadlines for the Upcoming Special Election in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District
Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Special 15th District Congressional Primary Election
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04/21/2021LaRose Spotlights Lawn & Garden Businesses in April
While many Ohioans begin beautifying their homes and gardens this month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the Ohio lawn and garden businesses that are a part of his Ohio Business Spotlight for the month of April.
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04/06/2021Early Voting Has Begun in the 2021 Ohio Primary Election
Ohio is a National Leader in Early Voting Opportunities
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03/19/2021Another Month, Another Record in Business Creation
In February 2021, 16,025 new business filings were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division.
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03/19/2021Military and Overseas Voting Begins Today for the May Primary
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced voting for military and overseas voters begins today, Friday, March 19, 2021 for the upcoming Primary/Special Election which will be held on May 4, 2021.
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03/18/2021LaRose Lays out Important Information About the Upcoming Special Election in the 11th Congressional District
Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Primary, November 2nd for General
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03/17/2021LaRose and Ohio Supreme Court Again Joining Forces to Boost Poll Worker Recruitment and Attorney Education
Lawyers for Liberty Became a National Model in the 2020 Election
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03/10/2021LaRose Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses In March
This month’s business spotlight celebrates the impact women have had and continue to have in our communities, inspiring others while pursuing their American dream.
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03/05/2021LaRose Announces Additional Campaign Finance Violations Against Rep. Larry Householder
Review Indicates Householder Accepted Contributions Beyond State Limits
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03/04/2021Secretary LaRose Wins U.S. Election Assistance Commission 2020 Clearinghouse Award
LaRose is One of Just Four Secretaries of State Recognized for Annual Award
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03/03/2021LaRose Bringing More Accountability to County Boards of Elections
171 of 176 Board Appointments Approved, Rejected Appointments Fail to Meet Standard
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03/03/2021LaRose Washington Times Column
Congress taking over elections would bring chaos to state election systems
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03/02/2021LaRose Applauds General Assembly's Resolution Calling on Congress to Defeat HR 1
New Resolution Comes After LaRose’s Call to Action Last Week
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02/25/2021LaRose Calls on Congress to Reject Federal Takeover Of Elections
HR 1 imposes significant changes that ignore both the United States Constitution and the unique election systems across the 50 states in an effort to standardize how states vote.
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02/23/2021LaRose Announces Required Adjustments To Campaign Contribution Limits
Last adjusted in 2019, the new limits are effective February 25, 2021 through February 24, 2023.
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02/12/2021LaRose Spotlights African-American Owned Businesses for the Month of February
Black History Month is a time to not only learn about our shared history, but to also highlight those who have overcome obstacles that can serve to inspire others in pursuing the American dream.
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02/08/2021Continuing to Boost Voter Confidence in Ohio Elections, LaRose Releases Initial Results of Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
Last year, Ohio broke new ground by becoming the first Secretary of State to implement a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.
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01/29/2021LaRose Spotlights Logistics and Distribution Businesses in Ohio
As Ohio kicks off a new year, the Secretary is highlighting growth and success in the logistics and transportation sectors that are so important to businesses in and around the Buckeye State.
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01/26/2021LaRose Issues Statement On Legislation That Will Bring Accountability To Election System Vendors
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after State Senator Michael Rulli (R- Salem) introduced Senate Bill 14, legislation that for the first time will place voter registration database systems under the purview of a re-named Board of Voting System Examiners.
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01/21/2021Ohio Shatters Record For Most New Businesses Created In One Calendar Year
With the 2020 numbers now final, Ohioans have created a new record of 171,073 new business filings, surpassing 2019’s record of 130,621 new business filings.
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01/19/2021LaRose Maintains Accurate Voter Lists for Ohio While Improving Process Long-Required Under State and Federal Law
In accordance with his duty as Ohio Secretary of State and following both federal and state law, Secretary LaRose has recently directed county boards of elections to remove abandoned registrations from the rolls.
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01/12/2021LaRose Applauds Signing of HB 473, Legislation He Promoted to Protect the Display of Ohio's State Motto In Conjunction With Our State Seal
The appearance of the state seal is prescribed in both the Ohio constitution and state law, and prior to HB 473, did not explicitly allow for the state motto to be used as a part of the state seal.
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01/08/2021LaRose Announces Website for Local Campaigns to File Campaign Finance Reports Online
Beginning this month, and in advance of the upcoming campaign finance deadline on January 29th, any local candidate or committee may choose to use boefile.ohiosos.gov to submit their report.
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01/05/2021LaRose Releases Results of County Post-Election Audits
In counties that utilized a percentage-based audit, the results show a 99.98% accuracy rate in the presidential election.
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12/17/2020New Businesses Keep on Breaking Records
In November, 12,181 new business filings were submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. Ohioans have submitted a total of 157,338 new business filings this year versus last year’s record of 130,621 total new filings.
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12/17/2020LaRose Wins Cybersecurity Difference Maker Award
Today the SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, announced Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose as one of the winners of the SANS 2020 Difference Makers Awards. This prestigious annual awards program honors individuals and teams in the cybersecurity community who have made a measurable and significant difference in security. Through their implementation of security processes or technology, each winner has raised the bar in enabling secure business operations and reducing risk.
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12/14/2020LaRose Warns Ohio Businesses of E-Mail Scam
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is alerting Ohio businesses about a phishing email that started today and warning recipients not to click a link in the e-mail alleging to be from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office. The e-mail is not from the Ohio Secretary of State.
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12/03/2020LaRose Issues Statement on House Passage of HB 473
This legislation was sponsored by Ohio Representative J. Todd Smith and would allow the state motto to be used as part of the state seal.
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11/27/2020Secretary LaRose Certifies 2020 Presidential General Election Results
Record-Setting Election Proves Voting Was the Most Secure and More Accessible Than Ever Before
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11/24/2020Secretary LaRose announces 1,027 Ohio Attorneys Served as Poll Workers as Part of Lawyers for Liberty
Ohio Election Successful Thanks in Large Part to Innovative Poll Worker Recruitment Programs
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11/19/2020LaRose Announces New Business Filings Have Eclipsed 2019 Record Numbers
With 15,470 new business filings in October, Ohio has already surpassed the record total for the entirety of 2019.
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11/14/2020Editorial - The Columbus Dispatch: We Must Make Voting in Ohio Even Easier
Editorial from The Columbus Dispatch
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11/04/2020LaRose Statement On Record Setting Election Night
The unofficial results from the November 3rd election show 5,812,804 Ohioans voted in the 2020 General Election, already breaking the all-time record of 5,773,777 set in 2008.
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11/02/2020Ohio Shatters Early Voting Records - On Election Eve, 3.4 Million Ohioans Have Already Cast Ballots
Most Accessible Election in State History Leads to Unprecedented Early Voting
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10/29/2020LaRose Announces A Record 56,789 Ohioans Are Trained and Ready To Serve As Poll Workers
While this is the largest aggregated statewide number of poll workers ever trained for an election in Ohio, a handful of individual counties still lag behind the goal for their county.
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10/22/2020LaRose Announces A New Record For Committed Poll Workers
The State Has Sent 148,838 Poll Worker Referrals to Ohio County Boards of Elections
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10/22/2020New business filings in Ohio Set Record for September
Slightly decreasing from the all-time single month record set in August, Ohio set a record for the month of September with 15,470 new business filings.
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10/16/2020LaRose Announces Post-Election Results Schedule
Directive Gives Counties Until November 18th to Complete Their Official Canvass of Results
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10/16/2020LaRose Announces More Than 53,000 Poll Workers Have Signed Up To Defend Democracy
72 Counties Have Met, Or Are Close to Meeting, Their Poll Worker Goal for the 2020 General Election, 16 Counties Still Require Significant Work to Meet Goal
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10/13/2020Early In-Person Voting In 2020 Triples Compared to 2016, Absentee Requests Still Breaking Records
LaRose Provides New Update on Early Voting and Absentee Ballot Request Data
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10/08/2020Ohio Secretary of State Partners With Walmart to Distribute PPE to Ohio’s Boards of Elections
Secretary LaRose previously issued the Ohio Voting Safety Plan to Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections, setting forth safety requirements for early and Election Day voting, as well as recommendations for voters, to run a safe and healthy election this fall.
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10/07/2020LaRose Announces More Than 50,000 Ohioans Have Signed Up To Serve As Poll Workers
With 27 days until the election, 51,918 Ohioans have signed up to serve as a poll worker on November 3rd.
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10/06/2020As Early Voting Begins, Secretary LaRose Announces Record Absentee Ballot Requests
On the first day of early voting and with just four weeks until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 2,154,235 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.
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10/05/2020LaRose Issues Directive On Additional Options To Return Absentee Ballots
As a result of LaRose’s two recent directives, all 88 county boards of elections are now required to accept absentee ballots 24/7 via secure receptacles at their office and election officials are able to collect completed absentee ballots outside of the county board of elections at convenient drive-through ballot drop offs.
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09/30/2020With Five Weeks To Go, Some Counties Have Met Their Poll Worker Goal
46,125 Ohioans have signed up to serve as a poll worker on November 3rd. This includes 19,938 Democratic poll workers and 18,282 Republicans.
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09/29/2020Secretary LaRose Announces More Than 2 Million Ohioans Have Requested An Absentee Ballot
With just five weeks until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 2,000,489 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.
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09/25/2020Kroger Grocery Stores Now Helping Ohioans Get Ready to Vote at Every Store Statewide
Earlier today, regional liaisons from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office completed the drop off of absentee ballot applications, voter registration forms, and posters with voting information to 131 Kroger stores across Ohio.
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09/23/2020With Six Weeks To Go, 44,000 Ohioans Have Signed Up To Be Poll Workers
With 41 days until election day, Ohio's Poll Worker Tracker shows more than 44,000 Ohioans have signed up to serve as a poll worker on November 3rd.
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09/22/2020Secretary LaRose Announces Nearly 1.8 Million Absentee Ballot Applications Received
With 42 days to go until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 1,784,004 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.
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09/18/2020Military and Overseas Voting Begins Today
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced voting for military and overseas voters begins today, Friday, September 18, 2020 for the 2020 General Election.
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09/17/2020LaRose Announces Yet Another Record For New Business Creation
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 18,659 new businesses filed in August – a few hundred more than the short-lived record from the previous month.
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09/16/2020Ohio's Poll Worker Tracker Shows Nearly 40,000 Have Signed Up To Defend Democracy
Ohio’s first-ever Poll Worker Tracker continues to give Ohioans, counties, and partner organizations clear goals for poll worker recruitment for the November election.
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09/15/2020Secretary LaRose Announces Almost 1.4 Million Absentee Ballot Applications Received
With 49 days to go until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that 1,398,347 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.
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09/14/2020LaRose Issues Statement On Ohio Controlling Board Decision Not To Allow Paid Postage For Absentee Ballots
Today Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement.
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09/12/2020LaRose Issues Statement on Court Decision to Stay Judge's Order for County Boards of Elections to Accept Absentee Ballot Requests by Fax or E-Mail
Today Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a statement on the decision of the Tenth Court of Appeals (PDF) to grant an emergency stay of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas order to accept absentee ballot requests by fax or e-mail.
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09/09/2020Secretary LaRose Announces Over One Million Absentee Ballot Applications Received by County Boards of Elections
With 55 days to go until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that 1,000,579 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.
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09/03/2020LaRose Releases Ohio's First-Ever Poll Worker Tracker
Weekly Updates Will Keep Ohioans Informed on Number of Poll Workers Committed to Serve in November.
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09/02/2020PSA on Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Requests Released by Secretary LaRose and the Ohio Association of Broadcasters
“Don’t Wait!” Encourages Those Choosing to Vote Absentee to Get Their Request in Quickly
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09/01/2020Secretary of State's Absentee Ballot Request Forms Begin Arriving In Mailboxes
LaRose Encourages Those Choosing to Vote Absentee to Send Their Request in ASAP
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08/31/2020Secretary LaRose Launches "Styling for Democracy. Now Vote!"
New Poll Worker Recruitment Voter Registration Campaign Partners with Ohio Barbershops & Salons
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08/28/2020LaRose Releases Registration Readiness List
Under This Process, No Registrations Will Be Cancelled Prior to the November Election
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08/27/2020LaRose Refers 162 Householder-Related Campaign Finance Violations to Ohio Elections Commission
Weeks-Long Review Details How Resources Were Used Illegally for Householder’s Rise to Power
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08/26/2020LaRose Refers State Representative Nino Vitale to the Ohio Elections Commission for Potential Campaign Finance Violations
The Secretary of State’s Office routinely examines campaign finance reports filed with the state, and commonly works with candidates and campaign committees to ensure transparency and compliance is achieved.
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08/21/2020Secretary LaRose Appointed Co-Chair of the National Association of Secretaries of State Elections Committee
The Elections Committee is focused on education and advocacy to bring best practices to professional election administrators, vendors, academics and advocates, both on the state and federal level.
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08/21/2020LaRose Announces Determinations Regarding Certification Of Independent Candidates For President Of The United States
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced that Mr. Richard Duncan and Mr. Rodney E. Garrett Jr. met the requirements necessary to appear together on the presidential ballot in Ohio for the November 3, 2020 General Election.
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08/21/2020LaRose Working To Get 110,448 Eligible But Unregistered Ohioans Ready To Vote This November
Once again, in an effort to ensure every eligible voter gets registered and can make their voice heard, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is sending information about how to get registered to 110,448 Ohioans who are eligible to vote but aren’t yet registered.
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08/20/2020LaRose Announces Record New Business Filings ... Again
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 18,483 new businesses filed in July --15% more than the short-lived record of 16,047 from the previous month.
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08/18/2020LaRose Proposes Innovative Solution To Pay Postage For Absentee Ballots
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is requesting the authority from the Ohio Controlling Board to use funds from the Business Services Division fund within the Secretary’s office to pay for postage on all absentee ballots.
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08/18/2020RB Sigma, LCC Donating 463,500 Surgical Masks To Ohio's County Board of Elections
In support of that requirement and to ease the burden on election officials preparing for the November election, this donation from RB Sigma, LLC will be a massive help to Ohio’s county boards of elections.
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08/13/2020Accountants Who Sign Up to Be Poll Workers Will Earn Education Credits
As Ohio continues our effort to recruit new poll workers in preparation for the fall election, the Accountancy Board of Ohio (ABO) will now allow Ohio Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to obtain required Continuing Public Education (CPE) general credits for CPAs serving as poll workers in 2020.
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08/12/2020LaRose Sends 48-Point Guidance Requirements and Recommendations To County Boards
CDC and ODH Collaborate with LaRose to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe
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08/11/2020LaRose Issues First In The Nation Secretary of State Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
Policy Will Help Fix Potential Weaknesses and Strengthen Election Security
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08/07/2020LaRose Issues Registration Readiness Directive
LaRose Taking Unprecedented Steps to Keep Voter Registrations Active; No Registrations Will Be Cancelled Prior to the November Election
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08/05/2020Secretary LaRose Kicks Off The Ohio Secretary of State Diversity & Empowerment Council
The Secretary hosted the first meeting of the council via zoom and invited a few members to join him in-person.
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08/02/2020Dayton Daily News: Greene Co. Board of Elections Told to Reject Non-US Citizen Voting in Yellow Springs
From the Dayton Daily News
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07/31/2020LaRose Spotlights Fun and Safe Outdoor Businesses
This summer, Ohioans want to experience the great outdoors while also helping curb the spread of COVID19.
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07/30/2020LaRose Affirms That Only United States Citizens May Vote in Ohio Elections
Secretary of State responds to blatantly unconstitutional measure, directs Greene County Board of Elections to reject non-citizen voter registration
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07/27/2020Columbus Dispatch: Bipartisan Ohio lawmakers propose shedding light on ‘dark money’ in campaigns
From the Columbus Dispatch
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07/27/2020LaRose Applauds New Legislation As First Step Towards Ending Dark Money In Ohio Campaigns
Today, Representatives Gayle Manning and Jessica Miranda introduced HB 737 that will ultimately require corporations to report campaign donations to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.
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07/23/2020Secretary LaRose Announces Initiative To Recruit Lawyers To Serve As Poll Workers
Ohio Supreme Court to Award Continuing Education Credit to Lawyers Who Serve on Election Day
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07/17/2020LaRose Announces Record New Business Filings For June
The number of new businesses created in June is a substantial 61% increase over June 2019 and a 24% increase over last month.
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07/16/2020Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Receives Approval To Construct Memorial Statue
One hundred years after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, the commission believes there is no better time to highlight such a pivotal point in our state and nation’s history by demonstrating that the Statehouse is truly the house of all Ohioans.
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07/15/2020LaRose Launches Raise a Glass to Democracy Statewide Voter Registration Campaign
More Than Thirty Breweries Partnering with Secretary LaRose to Boost Civic Engagement
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07/14/2020LaRose Setting New Standard For Election Security
Directive Empowers County Boards of Elections with New Tools to Fend Off Malicious Attacks and Promote Accessibility This November
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07/06/2020LaRose Sends Ready for November Plan To 88 County Boards of Elections
Directive Provides Support and Guidance to County Boards of Elections so Ohio Can Run a Safe, Secure, and Accurate 2020 General Election.
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07/01/2020Secretary LaRose Statement On The USMCA Taking Effect & The Boost It Will Bring To The Ohio Economy
Today, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially takes effect.
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06/18/2020LaRose Announces Record New Business Filing Number for May
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 12,892 new businesses filed in May, the most filings in May of any year on record.
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06/17/2020LaRose Spotlights Businesses Working Creatively to Provide a Safe Environment for Both Customers and Employees
This month we are highlighting businesses from every corner of the state that have adapted to provide a safe environment for customers while providing essential services in innovative ways to help others, keep workers employed, and make us proud to be Ohioans.
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06/15/2020Ohio Controlling Board Approves LaRose Plan To Send Every Registered Voter An Absentee Ballot Request Form
Voters Around Ohio Will Begin Receiving Absentee Ballot Request in Mail Around Labor Day
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06/11/2020LaRose Issues Statement As Expansion of 'Safe At Home' Address Confidentiality Program Unanimously Passes Ohio House
Safe at Home, Ohio's address confidentiality program, hides any address on government documents and websites for people who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, or sexual battery.
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06/05/2020Video Statement From Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Ohio House Passage of HB 680
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today upon passage of HB 680 by the Ohio House of Representatives. HB 680 was introduced by State Representative Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison). In partnership with the Ohio Association of Election Officials, LaRose has been working with members of the legislature to ensure Ohio is Readyfor November.
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06/01/2020LaRose Announces Bi-partisan Ready for November Task Force
The mission of the task force is to provide updates from the field on the challenges and needs of our county boards of elections to administer a safe, secure, and accessible election in the fall, and how the state can help support their efforts.
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05/29/2020Secretary LaRose Certifies 2020 Presidential Primary Election Results
Ohio’s primary election had 1,834,465 votes cast from Wednesday, February 19th through Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.
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05/21/2020LaRose Announces April New Business Filing Numbers
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 11,447 new businesses filed in April, a slight decrease from the month before but still above the monthly filing average in 2019.
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05/08/2020LaRose Spotlights Resilient Ohio Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant challenge to businesses across the country, but many Ohio entrepreneurs are finding ways to adapt.
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05/04/2020Ohio Secretary of State Client Service Center Re-Opens for In-Person Business
Secretary LaRose Puts Common Sense Protections in Place to Protect Employees and Customers
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04/28/2020ELECTION RESULTS: Important Reminder
Unlike previous elections which provided updates from precincts in each county throughout the evening, each of the 88 county boards of elections will provide a single release of results from their county on April 28th.
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04/27/2020Day Before The April 28 Deadline, LaRose Announces Latest Ohio Primary Vote-By-Mail Numbers
April 27th is the final day to mail in ballots in Ohio’s extended primary election.
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04/24/2020After LaRose Calls For Congressional Support, Postal Service Confirms Significant Upgrades To Speed Up Election Mail Delivery
LaRose Call with USPS Senior Officials Leads to Important Changes
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04/21/2020Seven Days Until The April 28 Deadline, LaRose Announces Latest Ohio Primary Vote-By-Mail Numbers
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that 1,667,883 Ohioans have requested a vote-by-mail ballot for the Ohio primary election and 975,158 voters have already cast their ballot.
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04/17/2020LaRose Announces March New Business Filing Numbers
Increase since February Speaks to the Determination of Ohio Entrepreneurs
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04/16/2020Secretary LaRose Announces Ohio Ballot Board Meeting
Due to the coronavirus, the Ohio Ballot Board will meet virtually, as permitted by law during the Governor’s COVID-19 Emergency Order.
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04/14/2020With Two Weeks To Go Until The April 28 Deadline, LaRose Announces Ohio Primary Vote-By-Mail Numbers
To Ensure Their Voice is Heard, LaRose Urges Voters to Send Their Ballot Requests in as Soon as Possible
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04/08/2020Secretary LaRose Launches Public Service Announcement, Featuring Governor DeWine, Encouraging Ohioans To Vote By Mail
Stations are encouraged to air the PSA through the deadline for requesting vote-by-mail ballots on April 25th.
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04/02/2020LaRose Shares Design of The Vote-By-Mail Postcard Which Will Soon Arrive In Mailboxes
April 28th is fast approaching, so we need to use every tool at our disposal to spread the word and ensure voters have the opportunity to cast a ballot
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03/20/2020LaRose Announces Number of Early Votes Cast Through March 16th
Data was collected by the Ohio Secretary of State’s office via a survey of Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections.
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03/19/2020LaRose Releases New Business Numbers
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 11,334 new businesses filed here in Ohio in February, an increase of 12% from a year ago and 18% more than February 2018.
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03/16/2020Based on New Public Health Guidance, LaRose Recommends Suspension of In-Person Voting on March 17, Moving Election Day to June 2
Anticipating Litigation, LaRose Has Prepared Recommendations to Offer to the Court
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03/13/2020LaRose Issues Update on Action Taken to Ensure a Safe, Healthy Election Day
In response to the increased concerns surrounding Coronavirus/Covid-19, Secretary LaRose has taken aggressive action to ensure a safe, secure, accurate and healthy election on Tuesday, March 17th.
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03/13/2020Statement from Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio Chief Elections Officials on the Status of the March 17th State Primaries
The following statement is attributable to Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (AZ), Secretary of State Laurel Lee (FL), Elections Board Chairman Charles Scholz (IL) and Secretary of State Frank LaRose (OH)
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03/10/2020With One Week Until Election Day, LaRose Announces Latest Early Voting Numbers
Today, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that 336,531 absentee ballots have been requested by-mail or in-person and that 194,522 votes have been cast statewide.
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03/09/2020LaRose Gives an Important Update on Voting in Ohio
With increased concerns regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose provided a brief update on how it will impact voting in Ohio.
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03/06/2020LaRose Warns Ohio Businesses to Watch for Deceptive Letters
One Company Is Charging Businesses $67 for Document Available for $5 from Secretary of State
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03/04/2020Campaign Finance Deadline Is Tomorrow
Candidates for statewide office, General Assembly and judge of Court of Appeals are, in certain circumstances, required to file their campaign finance reports electronically with the Secretary of State's office.
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03/03/2020LaRose Announces Latest Early Voting Numbers of the 2020 Primary
Absentee Ballot Requests Coming in Ahead of 2016 Pace
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02/25/2020LaRose Announces First Early Voting Numbers of the 2020 Primary
Nearly 150,000 Absentee Ballots Have Already Been Requested
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02/25/2020LaRose Welcomes Over 200 New Americans at The Ohio Statehouse
LaRose encouraged all in attendance to perform their civic duty to register to vote and have their voice heard in the November election.
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02/20/2020New Business Numbers Starting Strong in 2020
After another record-setting year in 2019, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 12,069 new businesses filed here in Ohio in January, an increase of 2,998 from December.
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02/14/2020LaRose Spotlights Successful Minority-Owned Businesses in Ohio
Secretary LaRose is working to provide minority entrepreneurs looking to start a business with the right resources they need to grow and succeed.
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02/05/2020Ohio Counties Meet LaRose's Deadline to Strengthen Election Security
New Security Upgrades Make Ohio a National Model for Election Security
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01/30/2020Deadline for Security Enhancements Arrives on Friday
New Upgrades Make Ohio a National Model for Election Security
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01/30/2020Military and Overseas Voting Begins Tomorrow
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced voting for military and overseas voters begins tomorrow, Friday, January 31, 2020 for the upcoming Primary Election which will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
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01/23/2020LaRose Announces The Chief Information Security Officer at the Ohio Secretary of State Office
Tomorrow, SB 52 goes into effect and a key aspect of that bill establishes a Chief Information Security Officer in the Secretary of State’s office
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01/17/2020LaRose Spotlights Centennial Businesses in Ohio
Today Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the selected businesses for January’s Ohio Business Spotlight.
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01/16/2020Statement From Colorado, Ohio and West Virginia Chief Elections Officers On Increased Information Sharing From FBI
The following is a joint statement from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner in response to news today that the FBI will immediately begin to share information about cyber-intrusions/attacks with state election officials.
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01/16/2020Ohio Breaks Record For New Business Creation
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 130,621 new businesses filed in Ohio in 2019, setting a new annual record.
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01/08/2020LaRose Takes Action In Response to Iranian Cyber Threats
In coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ohio National Guard and colleagues in Colorado and West Virginia, Secretary LaRose required county boards of elections to block an identified set of Iranian IP addresses on county firewalls.
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01/07/2020Secretary of State Announces Certification of Official Ballots for the 2020 Ohio Primary Election
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the certification of candidates for the 2020 Ohio Presidential Primary.
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01/03/2020LaRose Welcomes New Americans At Cleveland Naturalization Ceremony
LaRose Registers New Citizens Ahead of 2020 March Primary Election
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12/19/2019Strong November New Business Report Virtually Assures A Record-Breaking 2019
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 8,278 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in November, allowing Ohio to reach 121,550 new businesses in the first eleven months of 2019.
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12/18/2019LaRose Announces Candidates Filing For 2020 Presidential Primary
Qualifiers Will Be Announced on January 7, 2020
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12/13/2019LaRose Highlights Innovative New Way to Ensure Election Accuracy
Defiance County Board of Elections Launches Pilot Program That Uses New Type of Post-Election Audit to Confirm Election Results
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12/12/2019LaRose Spotlights Successful Aviation Businesses in Ohio
Today Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the selected businesses for December’s Ohio Business Spotlight.
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12/11/2019LaRose Refers 18 Voters To Prosecutors For Casting Ballots Twice in 2018 Election
Partnership with States Will Help Enforce Law and Keep Cases of Voter Fraud Extremely Low
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12/04/2019LaRose Refers 77 Non-Citizens Who Voted To Ohio Attorney General For Investigation
Additional 277 Non-Citizens Who Registered to Vote Also Referred
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11/27/2019LaRose Announces Meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners
The meeting of the board will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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11/26/2019LaRose Issues Statement on New Legislation To Expand Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
Better Protections On Way for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and More
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11/21/2019LaRose Announces Record New Business Filings For Month of October
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 11,920 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in October, allowing Ohio to reach 113,272 new businesses in the first ten months of 2019.
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11/08/2019LaRose Spotlights Successful Veteran-Owned Businesses in Ohio
Today Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the selected businesses for November’s Ohio Business Spotlight.
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11/06/2019LaRose Statement On The Ohio Senate's Unanimous Passage of SB 194
Legislation To Ensure More Secure, Better Vendor Service
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11/05/2019LaRose Statement on a Successful Election Day
Statement Attributable to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose
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11/04/2019LaRose Issues Update On Absentee Voting
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that at the close of early voting, 320,299 ballots had been cast statewide according to the latest data compiled from Ohio's Boards of Elections.
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10/25/2019LaRose Touts New Law Strengthening Ohio's Position As A Leader in Election Security
Governor DeWine Signs SB 52 Into Law, Creating Nation’s First Cyber-Reserve Force
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10/21/2019Regarding the Status of Am. Sub House Bill 6
Statement attributable to Spokesperson Maggie Sheehan.
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10/17/2019Ohio Reaches Annual 100,000 New Business Milestone in Record Time
101,352 New Businesses Have Been Created in First Nine Months of 2019
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10/10/2019LaRose Shines a Light on Successful Businesses in Ohio
Ohio Business Spotlight Will Encourage and Prepare New Entrepreneurs
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10/02/2019LaRose Statement on the Unanimous House Passage of Cybersecurity Legislation
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after the Ohio House unanimously passed SB 52.
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09/27/2019LaRose Encouraging a Fresh Start for Eligible Ohioans
Unprecedented Transparency and Safeguards Lead to Most Comprehensive Review of Voter List Maintenance Effort in State History
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09/20/2019Notary Modernization Moves Ohio Ahead
Under the new, streamlined system, individuals interested in obtaining a notary public commission will apply for and renew their commission directly through the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.
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09/20/2019Military and Overseas Voting Begins Today
Military voters who have not yet registered to vote or submitted a request for an absentee ballot may still do so by visiting MilitaryVotes.Ohio.gov, overseas voters can visit OhioSoS.gov.
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09/19/2019LaRose to Announce Strong Business Filing Numbers for August 2019
10k+ New Businesses Created in Seven of the Past Eight Months
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09/16/2019ICYMI: Ohio's Election Chief Builds a Bridge With The NAACP in Toledo
From the Toledo Blade.
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09/10/2019LaRose Announces Campaign Finance Updates, Proposes Legislation to Combat Fraud
Closing Loophole Ensures the Trust of Candidates and Their Supporters Won’t Be Abused
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09/06/2019LaRose Carries Out State and Federal Law; Adds Safeguards to Protect Voters
LaRose Also Supporting the Introduction of New Legislation Which Will Require Standards of Vendors Who Manage Voter Registration Systems
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09/04/2019Statement on Southern District Ruling Against Ohio Democratic Party
Statement attributable to Spokesperson Maggie Sheehan.
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08/30/2019Secretary of State's Office Issues Statement On Democratic Party Lawsuit
Statement attributable to Spokesperson Maggie Sheehan.
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08/29/2019LaRose Reaches Settlement to End APRI Case
Settlement Continues the Provisional Ballot Exception Begun in 2016
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08/20/2019Secretary LaRose's Statement on the Introduction of the Voter Verification and Registration Bill
A Sophisticated System for More Accurate Voter Rolls, Prevention of Voter Fraud, and Greater Efficiency of Our Local Boards of Elections
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08/19/2019July New Business Filings Continue Showing Robust Growth
So far in 2019, Ohio is ahead of last year’s record-breaking pace by 4,421 new business entities
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08/15/2019LaRose Announces 168,395 Unregistered Ohioans Will Receive Voter Registration Outreach Cards
Nearly 120,000 Young Ohioans on the List are Being Encouraged to Register
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08/02/2019Discrepancies In County Voter List Maintenance Data Discovered, Solved By Secretary of State's Office
Issues Highlight Greater Need for Modernized Voter Registration System Advocated by LaRose
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08/01/2019Registration Reset List Distributed by Secretary LaRose
In a first-of-its-kind effort to reach inactive and abandoned voter registrations, Secretary LaRose implemented a new initiative -- the Registration Reset List.
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07/26/2019LaRose Issues Statement on United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report About Russian Active Measures Campaigns and Interference In The 2016 U.S. Election
Yesterday, the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence issued a report about Russian active measures campaigns and interference in the 2016 U.S. election. The following is a statement from Secretary LaRose in response to that report.
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07/19/2019ADVISORY: Secretary LaRose Announces Ohio Ballot Board Meeting
In accordance with Ohio law, the Ballot Board will meet to determine whether the proposed initiated statue, "an Act to Close Loopholes in Background Checks on Gun Sales," contains only one proposed law.
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07/18/2019LaRose Issues Statement on the Signing of SB 107
Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a statement today on the signing of SB 107.
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07/18/2019At the Half-Year Mark, Ohio on Pace to Set Record for Most New Business Filings in State History
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 9,935 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in June.
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06/27/2019LaRose Issues Statement on Passage of SB 107, Legislation to Improve Transparency In Local Elections
This legislation was sponsored by State Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem) and will enhance transparency by allowing campaign finance reports for local candidates to be filed electronically with county boards of elections.
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06/27/2019LaRose Statement on Supreme Court Ruling of Congressional Redistricting
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a statement on the Supreme Court Ruling of Congressional Redistricting.
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06/26/2019LaRose Issues Directive That Fulfills Duty to Maintain Accurate Voter Lists as Required by Law
Today, Secretary LaRose issued Directive 2019-09, following through with his legal responsibility to implement list maintenance pursuant to both federal and state law.
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06/21/2019New Report Shows Fastest First Five Months for New Business Filings In State History
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 11,099 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in May. All combined, the first five months of new business filings are the most on record in the state of Ohio.
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06/11/2019Secretary LaRose Issues Directive Boosting Election Security
New Election Security Upgrades Will Make Ohio a Model for the Nation
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05/21/2019LaRose Announces Winner of the 'I Voted' Sticker Design Contest
Today Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the winner of the 'I Voted' sticker contest.
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05/16/2019April 2019 Marks Fourth Highest New Business Filing Month in State History
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 12,385 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in April.
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05/09/2019Secretary LaRose Travels to Alabama in Honor of Voting Rights
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is traveling to Alabama for a nonpartisan voting rights history tour in Alabama with 18 other secretaries of states across the nation.
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05/09/2019LaRose Announces 'I Voted' Sticker Finalists & Opens Voting to Select A Winning Design
Today Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the three finalists of the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest. Over 2,000 submissions were received from young Ohioans all over the state.
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05/08/2019LaRose Statement on the Senate Passage of SB 107
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after the Ohio Senate passed SB 107. This legislation is sponsored by State Senator Michael Rulli (R- Salem).
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05/08/2019LaRose Statement on a Successful Election Day
A statement attributable to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose
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05/03/2019LaRose Statement on the Federal Court Decision Regarding Ohio Congressional Districts
Statement Attributable to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose
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05/03/2019The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Informational Session
This is an informational session on the the future of the Women's Suffrage Centennial events.
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04/29/2019EDITORIAL: LaRose, lawmakers are right to modernize Ohio voter registration
Editorial from the Columbus Dispatch
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04/24/2019LaRose Announces a Bipartisan Working Group to Modernize Ohio's Voter Registration System
Today Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the formation of a working group which will work to modernize voter registration in Ohio.
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04/24/2019Statement from Secretary LaRose on the Signing of Senate Bill 30
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose participated in the Governor's Bill Signing of Senate Bill 30, a law that will create the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission.
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04/09/2019ADVISORY: LaRose Cancels Ohio Ballot Board Meeting
Due to the formal withdrawal of the Presidential Election Popular Vote Amendment by its Petition Committee, the meeting of the Ohio Ballot Board scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2019 has been canceled.
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04/08/2019ADVISORY: Secretary LaRose Announces Ohio Ballot Board Meeting
In accordance with Ohio law, the Ballot Board will meet to determine whether the proposed constitutional amendment concerning the presidential election and the popular vote contains only one proposed law or constitutional amendment. Once the certification is received from the Attorney General, the Ballot Board has ten days to complete this task.
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04/07/2019LaRose Highlights Spring Voter Registration Deadline
Early Voting & Absentee Voting Starts on Tuesday
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04/04/2019LaRose Releases Findings on Miami County Board of Elections Investigation
Today, Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the Report on Requirements and Recommendations, detailing the findings and next steps regarding the vote discrepancy for the 2018 General Election in Miami County.
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04/03/2019LaRose Statement on the Unanimous Senate Passage of SB 52
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement today after the Ohio Senate unanimously passed SB 52.
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03/26/2019Secretary LaRose Kicks Off Ohio Election Professional Mentoring Program
The Secretary of State's Office is partnering with the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) to begin the Ohio Election Professionals Mentoring Program. This program will help foster a partnership with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office and the boards of elections around the state of Ohio.
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03/25/2019LaRose Announces Competition to Create Ohio’s New ‘I Voted’ Sticker
It’s time for Ohio to update our I Voted sticker, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose needs the help of young Ohioans! The competition to design the sticker which will be used for at least the next four years is open to students in grades 6-12.
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03/22/2019Voting Begins Today for Overseas Voters
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced voting for military and overseas voters begins today, Friday, March 22, 2019 for the upcoming Primary/Special Election scheduled for May 7.
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03/21/2019February's New Business Filing Numbers Show Continued Strength
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 10,084 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in February, an increase of 450 when compared to the same month in 2018.
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03/13/2019LaRose Issues Statement on SB 107, Legislation to Improve Transparency in Local Elections
Today, Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a statement regarding legislation introduced by State Senator Michael Rulli that will enhance transparency by allowing campaign finance reports for local candidates to be filed electronically with county boards of elections.
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03/13/2019RELEASE: LaRose Statement About New Directive on Provisional Ballots for Individuals Impacted by Ohio's Supplemental Process
Statement attributable to Spokesperson Maggie Sheehan
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03/05/2019NEWS: States Are Trying to Stop Election Meddling. But the Real Risk is Public Confidence
Article from Time Magazine
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03/01/2019Secretary LaRose Announces Strong Business Filing Numbers To Start Off 2019
New Ohio business already 20.4 percent above last year's pace
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 12,129 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in January, an increase of 2,054 when compared to the same month in 2018.
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02/22/2019Secretary LaRose Announces 2019-2021 Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced the 2019 Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits, which take effect on Monday, February 25, 2019.
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02/13/2019Statement from Secretary LaRose on Introduction of Senate Bill 52
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement in response to the Ohio Senate’s introduction of Senate Bill 52, legislation recommended by Secretary of State LaRose that will improve Ohio’s cybersecurity posture.
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02/12/2019Statement From Secretary LaRose on Introduction of Senate Bill 30
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement in response to the Ohio Senate’s introduction of Senate Bill 30, legislation that will create a Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission. The following may be attributed to Secretary LaRose.
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02/11/2019LaRose Begins Unprecedented Effort to Send Registration Forms to Non-Responsive 'Last Chance' Households
Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose began the process to send voter registration forms to addresses which did not respond to "last chance" postcards sent by their local county Board of Election.
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01/13/2019Frank LaRose Sworn in as Ohio Secretary of State
Secretary LaRose takes the oath of office in Akron on January 13.
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