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- August 7, 2026Secretary LaRose Encourages Inactive Voters to Confirm Voter Registration Information
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued Directive 2026-44 today, outlining the completion phase of Ohio’s 2022 General Voter Records Maintenance Program, which helps ensure accurate, up-to-date voter rolls across the state.
- July 13, 2026Secretary LaRose Announces $1 Million Grant to Strengthen Poll Worker Recruitment and Training Ahead of November General Election
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the latest statewide initiative to support Ohio’s county boards of elections as they recruit and train nearly 40,000 precinct election officials ahead of the November General Election.
- July 9, 2026Ohio’s Easy Business Filing Process Helps Drive State to Number One
Secretary of State Frank LaRose credited his office’s easy, efficient business filing process for helping Ohio earn the top spot today in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings.
- July 8, 2026Secretary LaRose Applauds Federal Court Order Upholding Ohio's Access to Citizenship Verification System
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that a new court order has upheld Ohio's unrestricted access to the federal government’s citizenship verification data, also known as the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system.
- July 7, 2026Secretary LaRose Encourages Ohio Voters to be Vigilant About Outside Voter Registration Groups
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today issued another warning to Ohio voters about confusing and misleading election information stemming from unsolicited mailings by the groups Ready to Register Inc. and Center for Voter Information.
- July 1, 2026Secretary LaRose Named Top 25 People Defining Ohio’s AI Economy
(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was named this week to OhioX’s “AI25”, the top leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence in the state.
- June 17, 2026Secretary LaRose Launches Expanded Ready for November Initiative for 2026 Midterm Elections
(Columbus) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the continuation of the Ready for November initiative, a nationally recognized statewide effort to train and prepare election officials for the 2026 November General Election.
- June 12, 2026Secretary LaRose Unveils Limited Edition America 250 "I Voted" Sticker
COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose this week unveiled a limited-edition America 250 "I Voted" sticker in commemoration of the United States' 250th birthday and Ohio's role in preserving and strengthening American democracy.
- June 4, 2026Secretary LaRose Announces Expansion of State-Federal Fraud Prevention Partnership
(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today an expanded fraud prevention partnership with state and federal law enforcement partners.
- June 3, 2026Secretary LaRose Certifies 2026 Official Primary Election Results
COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today certified the official results of the 2026 Ohio Primary Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass conducted by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections.
- June 2, 2026Secretary LaRose Launches New Cyber Defense Program
(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.
- June 1, 2026Secretary LaRose Expands Transparency Around Election Law Enforcement
(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.
- June 1, 2026Secretary LaRose Celebrates 135 Years of ACME Fresh Market During Visit to Medina Location
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.
- May 15, 2026LaRose Educates Congressional Democrats on Ohio's National List Maintenance Leadership
(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.
- May 13, 2026Secretary LaRose Sends Over 150 Thousand Voter Information Packets to Graduating Seniors as Part of Grads Vote Initiative
(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.
- April 28, 2026Secretary LaRose Releases Statement on Lidderdale Guilty Plea
(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.
- April 28, 2026Secretary LaRose Releases Important Reminders One Week from Election Day
(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.
- April 7, 2026Secretary LaRose Announces the Start of Early Voting for 2026 Primary Election
(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election.
- March 23, 2026Secretary LaRose Appoints Former U.S. Attorney Crites To Chair Ohio Election Integrity Commission
(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.