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Voter Information Toolkit Launched: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released a 2026 Voter Information Toolkit to help educate Ohioans about key dates and recent changes for the May 5 Primary Election. Community leaders across the state are encouraged help share the information so every eligible Ohioan can successfully make their voice heard. Read more here.
Poll Workers Needed: 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. “Every election depends on neighbors helping neighbors participate in democracy,” said Secretary LaRose. “Serving as a poll worker is a practical way to do your civic duty, learn about Ohio’s gold standard election system, and support your community.” Read more here.
Is Your Voter Registration Up to Date? Speaking of Civic Learning Week, this is a great reminder to make sure you are ready to vote on Election Day. Go to VoteOhio.gov and check your registration or contact your county board of elections.
Key Primary Election Dates
March 20: Military and overseas absentee voting begins
April 6: Voter registration deadline
April 7: Early voting begins
May 5: 2026 Ohio Primary Election Day. Absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.
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Updates From Around Ohio
The Ohio Secretary of State’s office welcomed new election officials to Columbus this week for a comprehensive training session. Attendees received guidance from the Elections, Public Integrity, Cybersecurity, Communications, and Legal teams as they prepare to help uphold Ohio’s Gold Standard in election administration.
The Ohio Secretary of State’s office welcomed a delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss agency operations and business services. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen international connections and showcase how Ohio supports businesses and entrepreneurs.
Deputy Director of Regional Services Kenny Henning joined the Vandalia Chamber of Commerce for their annual awards banquet, presenting proclamations to recognize outstanding members of the local business community.
Eastern Regional Liaison Fiona Ruminski presented a proclamation from Secretary LaRose at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Paradise Travel with Anita in celebration of another new business opening in Guernsey County.
Northeast Regional Liaison Dustin Russell met with Cathy Walsh, Director of the Lakeland Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to discuss ways the Secretary of State’s Business Services Division can support SBDC programming and collaborate on cybersecurity workshops for local businesses.
In Case You Missed It:
Information Toolkit Launches to Help Ohio Voters
An Information Toolkit has been launched to help educate Ohio voters ahead of the May 2026 primary election.
The toolkit includes information on changes to Ohio's election laws and everything voters need to know before filling out their ballot.
LaRose Opinion: Election Reforms About Making Cheating Harder Not Suppression
As the debate over federal election reforms in the SAVE Act heat up, so do accusations that supporters are overreacting to the threat of voter fraud.
What critics overlook is that our investment in detection and prevention is precisely what keeps election fraud rare.
Poll Workers Wanted: LaRose Encourages Ohioans to Volunteer for May Election
With Ohio’s May election approaching, Secretary of State Frank LaRose is urging Ohioans to sign up to serve as poll workers, calling it a direct way for residents to support their communities and the election process.
To the Editor: Ohio’s Open Primary System Rewards Chaos Over Conviction
Eighteen years ago, talk radio host Rush Limbaugh urged his conservative listeners to cross over and vote for Hillary Clinton in Ohio’s presidential primary. He called it “Operation Chaos.” The strategy was to prolong the Democratic contest and boost the candidate he believed would be easier to defeat in November.