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Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice: Secretary LaRose delivered remarks for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse this week. The Secretary encouraged attendees to remember the purpose of Memorial Day and to embrace the Gold Star Families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice and paid tribute to the three Ohio service members who lost their lives on March 12 during Operation Epic Fury. Watch Secretary LaRose's remarks here.
Cybersecurity Conference Coming to Dayton: The Ohio Secretary of State's office is hosting another cybersecurity conference for small businesses on Thursday, May 28. This free event will be held at the University of Dayton's Kennedy Union. Attendees will hear from industry experts and learn how to protect their businesses from cyber threats. Register today!
Safe at Home Expansion: This week, Senate Bill 225 passed in the Ohio Senate. Special thanks to Sen. Susan Manchester for her efforts on this bill. If enacted, it would expand the Ohio Secretary of State's Safe at Home program. In November 2025, Secretary LaRose provided testimony in support of the bill. Read the Secretary's testimony here.
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Updates From Across Ohio
Officials from the City of Lima welcomed Secretary LaRose this week to tour the newly dedicated Veterans Memorial Grove. The centerpiece of the grove is a 9-foot monument featuring an 8-foot steel flame sculpture honoring those who have devoted their lives to military service in our country.
Secretary LaRose joined Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, and fellow Ohio leaders at this week’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse. The event served as a solemn tribute honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Southern Regional Liaison Jordan Leatherwood attended the Pike County Farm Bureau’s Ag Awareness Day and presented proclamations from Secretary LaRose to the Design a T-Shirt contest winners.
West Central Regional Brian Metzbower presented a proclamation to the Delaware City Boardman Arts Park celebrating the unveiling of their new exhibit, "Dripping 88".
Northeast Regional Liaison Dustin Russell presented Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter and City Council members a proclamation on behalf of Secretary of State LaRose, in celebration of the city's bicentennial.
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Ohio Lawmakers Move Forward With Constitutional Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote
Ohio lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening election security and voter identification requirements across the state.
Columbiana County Elections Board Certifies Primary Results
The Columbiana County Board of Elections certified the official results of the May 5 primary Tuesday, noting the trend of people voting in office rather than mailing in absentee ballots is continuing.