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COLUMBUS – Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 458, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s elections by, among other actions, requiring stricter photo ID for voting.

COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 13,420 new business filings in November 2022, down 93 filings from November 2021 and down 617 filings from September 2022.

Social Media Account Aims to Fight Back Against Misinformation and Boost Confidence

Holiday Stops in Franklin, Athens, Ashtabula, Lucas, Cuyahoga, Holmes, and Warren Counties Are Bringing Cheer to Ohioans And Continuing Family Traditions

Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election, and those results are available here: 2022 Official Election Results - Ohio Secretary of State (ohiosos.gov).

Veterans in Cuyahoga, Franklin, Allen, Jefferson, Tuscarawas, and Ross Counties Are Pursuing Their American Dream Owning A Small Business

COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 14,037 new business filings in October 2022, down 103 filings from October 2021 and down 456 filings from September 2022.

The Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment Will Require the Same Broad Consensus Majorities Required of Other Major Decisions

COLUMBUS – One week after another successful statewide election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is taking action to keep Ohio ahead of the curve. Beginning immediately, the Secretary of State’s Office will work with Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections to conduct an After-Action Review (AAR) of the statewide 2022 General Election. This routine AAR, a discipline LaRose has instituted following each election, will focus on evaluating overall performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

COLUMBUS – On the eve of Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Ohio voters broke an all-time record for early voting in the statewide Gubernatorial General Election with 1,550,440 million Ohioans requesting an absentee ballot or casting their ballot early in-person. This is an increase of 3.9 percent over the previous record set in 2018. Data includes all ballots received and processed through 2:00pm on Monday afternoon.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, and Ohioans need to know several important items ahead of the big day.

Text Messages from a Group Called ‘Voting Futures’ Have Already Been Sent in Five Other States

COLUMBUS – With less than one week to go before the November 8 general election, Ohio's Poll Worker Tracker(opens in a new window) shows 40,374 Ohioans have signed up to serve as a poll worker, exceeding the statewide goal by 13 percent. The goal number of poll workers needed statewide is 35,653.

Voters Are Returning Absentee Vote-By-Mail Ballots at a Higher Rate Than 2018 While Early In-Person Voting Continues Its Fast Pace

COLUMBUS – With less than two weeks to go before the November 8 general election, Ohio's Poll Worker Tracker(opens in a new window) shows 39,304 Ohioans have signed up to serve as a poll worker, exceeding the statewide goal by nearly 10 percent. The goal number of poll workers needed statewide is 35,653.

Ohioans Using Nearly 200 Hours of Early Voting Opportunities in Strong Numbers

Manufacturers in Sandusky, Wood, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Fayette, Delaware, Green, and Lawrence Counties Are Producing Goods Not Only for Ohioans but for the Entire World

COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 14,493 new business filings in September 2022, down from the month prior but on par with September 2021.

COLUMBUS – With less than three weeks to go before the November 8th General Election, Ohio's Poll Worker Tracker(opens in a new window) shows 37,479 Ohioans have already signed up to serve as a poll worker. The goal number of poll workers needed statewide is 35,811.

As November 8th Election Approaches, Ohioans are Utilizing Convenient Voting Options in Strong Numbers