3 Things You Need to Know:
Voter Registration Activity Referred to FBI and DOJ: The Election Integrity Unit has sent a referral to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Cleveland Field Office concerning voter registration activity conducted by Black Fork Strategies LLC under its registered trade name, Field Forward Ohio. Read more here.
Accurate Voter Information With AI: Our office is excited about an ongoing effort to help ensure voters receive accurate election information when using artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and other generative AI chatbots. Read more here.
Last Weekend of Early Voting: Early in person voting wraps up this weekend at your county's board of elections. Saturday voting is from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., while Sunday is from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Don't forget absentee ballots must be received by your county's board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day! For more information go to VoteOhio.gov.
What Ohio Voters Need to Know Ahead of Election Day:
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Whether you have already voted or have plans to vote before 7:30 p.m., on November 3rd, the following are some important items Ohioans need to know ahead of Election Day.
Go straight to the source for trusted Ohio election information – VoteOhio.gov: The Ohio Secretary of State has established VoteOhio.gov as a one-stop-shop for everything voters need to make their voice heard. Voters can also follow our social media account, @VerifyOhio, for answers to frequently asked questions, explanations of key election processes, and impartial fact-checking on election-related topics.
Thank your local election officials and treat them with respect: In Ohio each of our 88 county boards of elections, and every process involving a voter’s ballot, is managed under strict bipartisan oversight by local elections officials. This ensures Ohioans can have confidence in both the accessibility and security of the process. Ohio also has nearly 40,000 Republican and Democratic poll workers who volunteer their time and talent on Election Day. Please remember to offer them a word of thanks for their role in protecting our democracy. Because of them, Ohio has truly become the Gold Standard for elections administration.
If you see something, say something: Our office, along with every county board of elections, works hard to provide every Ohioan with a secure and accessible voting experience. However, issues and concerns may arise over the course of Election Day. Voters who encounter problems or witness election misinformation/disinformation can report them by texting REPORT to 34262 or by calling 877-SOS-Ohio.
What to expect on Election Night: Polls close at 7:30 p.m., and county boards of elections will begin the tabulation of election results. Those results will be available on LiveResults.OhioSoS.gov. It’s important to note that all results are unofficial until the Official Canvass is completed and the election is certified by the Ohio Secretary of State.
Verify Ohio Weekly Update:
Question:
How do election officials check voting equipment before Election Day?
Let's Verify:
Ohio’s county boards of elections conduct public logic and accuracy testing before every election to verify that ballots are read correctly and votes are tabulated as cast. Learn more about Ohio’s election security procedures at OhioSoS.gov.
We created Verify Ohio as a trusted source for election information and business education. Follow us on your favorite social media channels @VerifyOhio.
Updates From Across Ohio
Secretary LaRose held a press conference this week to discuss the many ways Ohio has prepared for a secure and accessible election. Watch the full press conference here.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recognized those participating in the Heroes on Horses program during the All American Quarter Horse Congress PBR Challenger Series event in Columbus. The annual program honors veterans with disabilities and wounded active-duty service members while supporting equine programs that serve them.
The Stark County Board of Elections was excited to recognize Lexi Hutchinson, a first-time Ohio voter who scanned the QR code to request her First-Time Ohio Voter Certificate this weekend. Congratulations, Lexi, on this awesome milestone! If you voted for the first time in an Ohio election, you can join the hundreds of Ohioans who request a personalized First-Time Ohio Voter Certificate and share the moment with family and friends. Get your certificate here!
East Central Ohio Regional Liaison Caleb Shriver presents a proclamation to Bruce White, president and CEO of Knox Community Hospital, in recognition of the hospital’s new $3 million Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator for radiation therapy.
Dr. Mike Barrow received a proclamation from Deputy Director of Regional Services Kenny Henning on behalf of Secretary LaRose at his retirement celebration. It recognizes 42 years of patient care, from family practice to his work as a sports medicine physician at the University of Dayton.
The Columbiana County Board of Elections held training classes focused on election security this week. The sessions help prepare participants to protect the voting process and support secure, well-run elections across Ohio.
In Case You Missed It:
What Ohio is Doing to Prepare for High-Stakes Election
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says his state makes it "easy to vote and hard to cheat."
Secretary LaRose Appears on CBS News
Frank LaRose, Ohio's secretary of state, joins CBS News with more details on the Trump administration's deployment of 1,000 election monitors nationwide for the midterm elections.
Ohio Nears Record Early Voting Ahead of Election Day
One week out from Election Day, 68% of Ohio’s absentee ballots have been returned, either by voters mailing their ballots or voting in person at their local boards of elections. According to Secretary of State Frank LaRose, 2026 could be a record-breaking year for early and absentee voting in a gubernatorial election.