Press Releases

COLUMBUS – May is National Inventors Month, and no other state can compare to Ohio’s contribution to the American drive to innovate and create. Ohio’s heritage is invention, but that heritage goes far beyond the

Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Special 15thDistrict Congressional Primary Election

COLUMBUS – In 2020, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses and set the single month all-time record with 18,659 new business filings in July 2020. Last month, Ohioans broke this monthly record with 19,694 new business filings with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This number is a 47% increase from one year ago in March 2020.

COLUMBUS –As we welcome in the warm weather this spring, we renew our hope that life will begin to return to normal. 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. This month’s business spotlight recognizes the many family-owned businesses that started with an idea, took root with countless hours of hard work, and have now grown to serve thousands of Ohioans across the state.

Ohio is a National Leader in Early Voting Opportunities

COLUMBUS –Last year, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses. In February 2021, 16,025 new business filings were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This is a 41% increase from February 2020.

COLUMBUS – 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. The full, detailed, and interactive 2021 elections calendar is available online.

Governor DeWine Selects August 3rd for Primary, November 2nd for General

Lawyers for Liberty Became a National Model in the 2020 Election

COLUMBUS –In honor of Women’s History Month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the Ohio businesses that are a part of his March Ohio Business Spotlight. 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.

Review Indicates Householder Accepted Contributions Beyond State Limits

LaRose is One of Just Four Secretaries of State Recognized for Annual Award

171 of 176 Board Appointments Approved, Rejected Appointments Fail to Meet Standard

Congress taking over elections would bring chaos to state election systems

New Resolution Comes After LaRose’s Call toAction Last Week

COLUMBUS –Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose called on the United States Congress to vote against HR 1, a bill that would effectively take over control of how states conduct 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.

COLUMBUS –Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced the statutory increases to campaign contribution limits. Last adjusted in 2019, the new limits are effective February 25, 2021 through February 24, 2023.

COLUMBUS – Last year, despite the pandemic, Ohioans created a record 171,073 new businesses. In January 2021, 16,018 new business filings were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division. This is a 33% increase from January 2020.

COLUMBUS - Today, Ohio Secretary of State announced the Ohio businesses that are a part of his February Ohio Business Spotlight. In honor or Black History Month, February’s theme is African-American owned businesses. 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.

COLUMBUS –Today, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the first reports submitted under his first-in-the-nation Vulnerability Disclosure Policy are now publicly available online. Last year, Ohio broke new ground by becoming the first Secretary of State to implement a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.