Press Releases

Reminds Ohioans to Check Registration Readiness List for Eligible Removal Records

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the audit results from May’s statewide primary and special election, proving once again that Ohio sets the national standard for voting accuracy. In total, the results show a 99.99% accuracy rate.

(Columbus) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose credited Ohio’s national leadership on efficient business registrations and affordable filing fees as reasons for the state’s top ranking today on the best places to do business.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose hosted an annual statewide elections conference this week with an elevated focus on election integrity and security.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio General Assembly’s passage of the biennial state operating budget:

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 4, legislation to codify the successful Election Integrity Unit created by Secretary LaRose in 2022:

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections to begin the removal process for inactive registrations belonging to individuals who recently registered and voted in another state.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio Senate’s passage of the biennial state operating budget:

(Columbus) —Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified today the official results of the 2025 Primary and Special Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and formally affirming the winners.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he is formally referring evidence of potential fraudulent noncitizen registrations and fraudulent double-votes to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Attorneys General of seven states and the District of Columbia for further review and potential prosecution.

Security Directive 6.0 Bolsters Ohio’s Reputation as the National Model for Election Integrity and Readiness

(Columbus)—Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on today’s action by the Ohio Board of Deposit, allowing for proposals to facilitate the use of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, as payment for state fees and services. As one of the state’s largest fee-for-service agencies, the Secretary of State’s office processes nearly half a million payment transactions annually.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose called today for legislative reform of the Ohio Elections Commission (OEC), a 50-year-old panel of bipartisan political appointees responsible for enforcing Ohio’s election laws. In a letter to Senate President Rob McColley(opens in a new window), Secretary LaRose asked lawmakers to improve the OEC’s oversight and authority as the Senate considers the state’s biennial operating budget.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Ohio Treasurer of State Robert Sprague called today on the State Board of Deposit to authorize the use of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, to pay for state fees and services.

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the launch of a new data dashboard designed to help citizens better analyze past election results and statewide voting trends.

(Columbus) - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released the following statement on the passage of the SAVE Act from the U.S. House of Representatives:

Enhancements to Election Integrity Following the Passage of HB 74 Become Effective

(Washington, D.C.) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, providing federal lawmakers with firsthand insight on Ohio’s successful management of the 2024 general election.

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

DATA Act Continues to Help Build More Accurate Voter Rolls