3 Things You Need to Know:
Nearly 100 Days Until Election Day!Are you ready? The Ohio Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5th. Make your plan to vote today! Go to VoteOhio.gov to get registered, download an absentee ballot application, and check your voter registration.
Stylish Way to Engage Ohio Voters: Styling for Democracy partners with more than 450 Ohio barbershops and beauty salons to encourage voter registration and participation as poll workers in Ohio’s elections. If you own or operate a barbershop or salon, and would like to become a Styling for Democracy partner, you can learn more about the program here.
Campaign Finance Deadline Approaching: Candidates running for county and statewide office in 2026 must file their campaign finance reports by 4 p.m., January 30. This is in compliance with Ohio Revised Code 3517.11. These reports detail contributions and expenditures through December 31, 2025. The full 2026 Campaign Finance Calendar can be found here.
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Updates From Around Ohio
Secretary LaRose celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy at the MLK Musical Concert in Dayton. It was an inspiring event filled with music, reflection and unity - reminding us that service, justice and hope must continue to guide our work.
Automatica North America welcomed Secretary LaRose to its new Westerville facility this week. During the visit, the Secretary toured the factory, met with company leadership, and observed a Mezuzah placement—a Jewish tradition of affixing a scroll to a doorway. He also presented a proclamation and spoke with employees about Ohio’s commitment to leading the nation in advanced manufacturing and automation.
Northeast Regional Liaison Dustin Russell presented Dan Franks with a commendation to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Secretary LaRose joined working Ohioans in welcoming Vice President JD Vance back to Toledo this week at Midwest Terminals Ironville Rail & Transfer.
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