Press Releases

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the successful deployment of another cyber defense program, just the latest in a series of cyber defense efforts that have made Ohio the nation's leader in cybersecurity for election administration infrastructure.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced the launch of a new online resource providing public access to Election Integrity Unit (EIU) case dispositions, Ohio Election Integrity Commission advisory opinions, and Commission decision data.

MEDINA, Ohio — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently visited the newest ACME Fresh Market location in Medina, where he presented company leaders with the original articles of incorporation filed with the State of Ohio when the business was founded 135 years ago.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose this week issued a response to congressional Democrats defending Ohio’s nationally recognized voter roll maintenance efforts and the state’s lawful collaboration with federal agencies to ensure accurate voter registration records.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent over 150,000 Grads Vote packets this week to graduating high school seniors to encourage civic engagement and recruit Election Day poll workers as part of the Youth at the Booth program.

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on the guilty plea filed today in federal court by Ronald Lidderdale, a New Albany man who sent 92 threatening communications targeting more than 30 public officials.

(Columbus) - With just one week remaining until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is reminding voters that it is not too late to make their voices heard by voting.

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election.

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the appointment of D. Michael Crites to serve as chair of the Ohio Election Integrity Commission. 

(Columbus) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections have begun sending ballots to military and overseas voters, officially kicking off the 2026 primary election.

(Columbus) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the launch of a more streamlined, modern, and user-friendly website and comprehensive data portal to better serve Ohio voters and entrepreneurs.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued today the seventh election security directive of his administration, reinforcing physical and cybersecurity protections for Ohio’s critical elections infrastructure and warning that foreign cyber threats require constant vigilance.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, in recognition of Civic Learning Week, has put out the call to duty, asking Ohioans to consider becoming a poll worker in the upcoming May election.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released a 2026 Voter Information Toolkit to help educate voters about recent changes to Ohio’s election laws and is calling on community leaders across the state to help share the information.

As Ohio enters the 2026 Primary Election cycle, it is essential as always, that voters have clear and accurate information so they can confidently cast their ballots and ensure their voices are heard.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the list of partisan statewide candidates who met the minimum signature requirement to qualify for the May 5, 2026 primary election.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5, 2026 primary election.

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement following the introduction of the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act:

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the inaugural meeting of the new Ohio Election Integrity Commission (OEIC) on January 9, 2026, during which the new five-member, bipartisan panel will be sworn in and adopt the commission’s governing rules and procedures.

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