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Elections You Can Trust: We are proud to announce this week the launch of a statewide voter education campaign to help Ohioans find trusted, official election information and make their plan to vote. Read more here.
Payment Modernization Program Takes Off: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced this week the launch of several security-enhanced payment options for customers doing business with the Secretary of State’s office. Read more here.
Ready for November: Teams of bipartisan election officials gathered in Columbus this week to prepare for Election Day. Staff from the Ohio Secretary of State's office led training in a variety of areas, including legal, election integrity, and communication best practices.
Military and Overseas Voting Kicks Off
Click the image above to watch Secretary LaRose's message on the start of military and overseas voting.
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Updates From Across Ohio
Secretary LaRose spent National Voter Registration Day with the amazing students from Mifflin High School as they held a “real” election for Student Council. The Secretary was proud to help announce the winners and administer the oath of office! Special Thanks to the Franklin County Board of Elections for their partnership at this event.
Edison Brewing in Columbus was the site of a Raise a Glass to Democracy event to celebrate civic duty and encourage voter registration. Secretary LaRose and Edison Brewing owner WIl Schulze delivered a toast to democracy at the event.
Election officials gathered in Columbus this week for a training session to prepare for the upcoming November election. Secretary LaRose addressed attendees about the importance of their job and how it plays a part in making Ohio's election secure and accessible.
Secretary LaRose joined local, state, and federal leaders in Northwood for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the restoration of Dry Creek at Waste Management's Evergreen Landfill. This first-of-its-kind public-private partnership aims to improve water quality and aquatic habitat while helping protect the Maumee Watershed and Lake Erie. Secretary LaRose also presented a proclamation recognizing the partners who made the project possible.
Bipartisan members of the Lucas County Board of Elections and Secretary LaRose spent time with local media this week to discuss how they are preparing to deliver another secure, accessible and well-run election.
In Case You Missed It:
What the Supreme Court's Mail-Ballot Ruling Means For Ohio Voters
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Ohio's mail-in voting system remains secure after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to allow new Postal Service requirements for mail ballots to take effect weeks before the November midterm election.
Teaching Ohio Teens All About Voting
Students at Mifflin High School got a test run of the voting process Tuesday as Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose encouraged young Ohioans to get registered and participate in upcoming elections.
Ohio Secretary of State Visits Lucas County Board of Elections to Discuss Safeguards
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose spoke at the Lucas County Board of Elections on Thursday to discuss safeguards in place for voters and ballots in November.