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Say Hello to The New OhioSoS.gov: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the launch of a more streamlined, modern, and user-friendly website to better serve Ohio voters and entrepreneurs. Read more here.
Check Out The Brand New OhioSoS.gov!Strengthening Ohio's Elections: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued 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. Read more here.
Military and Overseas Voting Begins: Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections have begun sending ballots to military and overseas voters, marking the official start of the May 5 primary election. Military voters can find everything they need—including ballot request forms, deadlines, and submission instructions—at MilitaryVotes.Ohio.gov. Similarly, civilians currently overseas are encouraged to visit VoterPassport.Ohio.gov.
Military and Overseas Voting Begins!
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Updates From Across Ohio
Secretary LaRose spoke virtually at the Help America Vote Poll Worker Appreciation Event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where election officials from across the region gathered to recognize poll workers and support Vet the Vote's goal of recruiting 250,000 veterans for the upcoming General Election.
Deputy Director of Regional Services Kenny Henning represented the Ohio Secretary of State’s office at the Butler Tech Aviation Center ribbon cutting in Middletown, celebrating a $15 million investment preparing students for in-demand aviation careers in Ohio.
East Central Regional Liaison Caleb Shriver represented the Ohio Secretary of State’s office at Fredericktown High School’s ribbon cutting, presenting a proclamation to celebrate the launch of its new Manufacturing and Engineering Academy.
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Secretary LaRose Issues Directive to Strengthen Election Cybersecurity
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, looking to strengthen cybersecurity protections in the state.
LaRose Urges Ohioans to Serve as Poll Workers for May Election
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is urging Ohioans to sign up to serve as poll workers for the upcoming May election.
“Every election depends on neighbors helping neighbors participate in democracy,” LaRose said in a statement. “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.”
OPINION: Stop Soccer Flopping Over Voter List Maintenance
American politics has developed its own version of these theatrics. Every partisan disagreement is treated as a crisis, maybe even an existential threat to democracy. Opponents aren’t just wrong, they’re dangerous.
Like the soccer flop, the hyperbolic performance is meant to influence the referee, or in this case, the public.