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Facilitating a Smooth Transition: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose welcomed Secretary-elect Allison Russo and her transition team to the Secretary of State’s office to meet with current staff and begin coordinating a smooth and orderly transition of leadership. Secretary LaRose emphasized the office’s responsibility to ensure a seamless transition, maintain continuity of operations, and position the incoming administration for success. Above all, the priority remains ensuring the office is fully prepared to continue serving the people of Ohio without interruption when the new administration takes office in January 2027.
Official Canvass Period Continues: Ohio's 88 county boards of elections began the Official Canvass for the November 3 General Election. This process involves election officials formally reviewing, tabulating, and reporting all legally cast ballots. The boards have until November 24 to complete their canvasses, after which time the Secretary will review county results and formally certify the election. For more information on Ohio's elections, visit VoteOhio.gov.
Protect Your Business From Fraud: International Fraud Awareness Week is observed from November 15 to 21. Learn how to protect your business with resources from the Ohio Secretary of State's office and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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Election night results are unofficial. Valid provisional ballots and late-arriving military and overseas ballots are counted by the fourth day after the election. Then, bipartisan county boards vote to certify the results in a public meeting.
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Updates From Across Ohio
Secretary LaRose was honored to join the City of Westerville for its annual Veterans Day celebration and deliver the keynote address. Ohio is grateful to the veterans who have served our nation and defended our freedoms. Thank you to the City of Westerville, the American Legion and the VFW for bringing the community together to honor their service.
A few good stories and a room full of heroes made for a memorable Veterans Day at St. Brigid of Kildare. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joined students, families, and veterans and presented a proclamation recognizing the school’s commitment to military-connected students and families as a Purple Star School. The celebration also honored the veterans whose service deserves our thanks every day.
Secretary LaRose delivered the keynote address at the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s annual Military Service Awards and helped honor five ODPS colleagues who have served in the Armed Forces. Their continued service to Ohioans deserves our deepest thanks.
How can AI help government solve real problems for people? Secretary LaRose explored that question at the Great Lakes AI Week event at the University of Toledo. He shared practical examples from the Secretary of State’s Office, including EVA, and discussed how emerging technology can help government better serve Ohioans.
East Central Ohio Regional Liaison Caleb Shriver presented a proclamation to Millie Thompson and Bob Moorhead, owners of Millie’s House Thrift Store in Mount Vernon, in recognition of its grand opening.
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Ohio Recognizes Five Employees for Military Service And Public Safety
The Ohio Department of Public Safety recognized five employees in Columbus on Nov. 10 as recipients of the agency’s 2026 Military Service Award. The annual recognition honors department personnel for their military service and continued commitment to public safety in observance of Veterans Day.
2nd Annual Great Lakes AI Week Ends With a Couple of Surprises
The second annual Great Lakes AI Week ended Thursday on the University of Toledo’s main campus, with some discussions that went beyond achieving more efficiency in the business world.
Secretary LaRose Launches Initiative to Improve Accuracy of AI-Generated Election Information
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced 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.