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While absentee ballots must now be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, this change in Ohio law does not impact the deadline for military and overseas voters. Mailed UOCAVA ballots may still be received up to 4 days after Election Day. Learn more about absentee voting in Ohio here: #absentee-voting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ohiosos.gov/elections/freq…

For anyone confused by this irresponsible headline, the records referenced do not include HOW you voted in any election. Our office does not even have that information. They do include the publicly available voter file (Ohio has made this public since 2006, and can be found on our website) and a few additional pieces of information, such as the last 4 of a Social Security number, needed to accurately identify any potentially ineligible voters in accordance with state and federal law.

@arcangelcricket Hi Lesley, this is misleading. Whether or not you voted is already a public record. WHO you voted for is always confidential, and even our office does not have that information.

So much for your vote being a secret..

That is a serious accusation, without any credible proof that we are aware of. Bipartisan election officials are responsible for reviewing, confirming voter ID, and signature matching every absentee ballot and ballot request form. If you have credible information this is not being done, let us know immediately so we can ensure Ohio's high standards are upheld. If you don't, stop spreading fake information about Ohio's dedicated election officials.

Driver licenses may be issued to permanent, legal residents or “green card" holders by the BMV. However, this is not an acceptable form of ID for voting unless additional proof of citizenship is provided, and poll workers are trained to identify this type of license. Similarly, noncitizens legally here on a temporary basis, such as those who hold a student visa, work visa, or have asylum, may be issued a limited term non-renewable/non-transferable driver license. This is never acceptable for voting, and poll workers are trained to identify this type of license. Identification requirements to vote in Ohio can be found here: ohiosos.gov/elections/vote… Illegal aliens are not permitted to obtain a driver license or state ID.

At this time, this is not an accurate statement from the Putsch/Georgeton campaign. While county boards of elections have completed their portion of the signature verification process, as required by law, our office has until February 24 to certify candidates to appear on the May 5 Primary Election ballot. Protests may be filed against the certification of statewide candidates until February 20.

Yes. That’s why when Ohio enacted our photo ID law, we also created the option to obtain a state ID free of charge. No excuses. No barriers. Make a plan today at VoteOhio.gov!

After a candidate has filed their declaration of candidacy or nominating petition, the following steps are completed for the candidate to appear on the ballot: 1. Verification of Petition Signatures 2. Checking Candidate Eligibility 3. Resolution of Challenges or Protests 4. Certification of Candidate’s Petition 5. Submission of Certified Candidate List 6. Inclusion on the Ballot Learn more about being a candidate in Ohio here: ohiosos.gov/globalassets/p…

@JustJenRX @AGPamBondi @DaveYostOH @FrankLaRose Hi Jen, Ohio takes allegations of voter fraud seriously. If you suspect illegal activity, the Ohio Secretary of State's Election Integrity Unit is standing ready to review any reports of potential issues at the polls. Reports may be filed here: sosforms.ohiosos.gov/forms/contactu…

POTENTIAL VOTER ABSENTEE BALLOT FRAUD FOUND IN CLEVELAND, OHIO!! Man was caught handing out absentee ballots to homeless and paying them $5 to fill them out! I think @AGPamBondi @DaveYostOH @FrankLaRose need to see this RIGHT NOW!!!

Hi! If you plan to mail your ballot, we recommend that you return it (with proper postage) to your county board of elections as soon as possible so it is received by Election Day. You also have the option to hand-deliver your absentee ballot directly to your county board of elections anytime before May 5 at 7:30 p.m.! More information on requesting/returning an Ohio absentee ballot can be found here: ohiosos.gov/globalassets/e…

@FrankLaRose For absentee voting what is the last date to mail to get to election boards by May 5th?

In the latest Week in Review: 🛡️ Make Elections Great Again Act: I released a statement of support on the introduction of the MEGA Act. 📝 Candidate Filing Deadline February 4: Declarations of candidacy for the May 5 Primary Election are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday. ✉️ New Absentee Voting Deadline: Absentee ballots for the May 5 Primary must be received by county boards of elections by the time polls close on Election Day. Catch these updates and more in this week’s Week in Review: ohiosos.gov/media-center/w…

@Kramer4321 Hi! Due to the recent passage of Senate Bill 293, all Ohio ballots, except for military and overseas ballots, must be received by your county board of elections by the time polls close on Election Day to be counted.

If we handled elections like tax collections, there’d be no “grace periods” for late ballots, postmarks would strictly count, and penalties for fraud would be swift. Check this reminder from my county treasurer—no excuses! Time to demand the same rigor for voting integrity. @elonmusk @VivekGRamaswamy @FrankLaRose @berniemoreno @realDonaldTrump @JudicialWatch #ElectionIntegrity #SecureElections

While the prior Ohio Elections Commission primarily had jurisdiction over campaign finance law violations, the new Ohio Election Integrity Commission has authority over violations of Ohio's other election laws, including those listed here.

Hi Scott! Ohio has open primaries, meaning that there is a Republican ballot, a Democrat Ballot, and a questions and issues ballot. To become an affiliated voter, a voter simply requests their party's ballot; to remain unaffiliated, a voter chooses the issues-only ballot. Learn more about party affiliation in Ohio here: ohiosos.gov/globalassets/e…

@FrankLaRose Can you tell me why the Citizens of Ohio have to pick a side when they Vote? Why can't we Vote Left, Right, Left, or Right, Left, Right? The Voteing People said you could explain it to me.

Have personal knowledge of an election law violation? You can take action! The new Ohio Election Integrity Commission process accepts complaints directly from individuals with firsthand information through our Election Integrity Unit. Filing a complaint helps protect fair and lawful elections for all Ohioans. Learn more about OEIC and file a complaint at ohioelectionintegrity.gov

@NRegrets80 @FrankLaRose Please check your direct messages inbox for a message from us. We're happy to look into this.

@FrankLaRose @VerifyOhio @FrankLaRose I’m still waiting on a response or a call back to the email you requested from me last week

It’s National Sticker Day, and yes, we take ours seriously! These stickers mark some truly meaningful moments, from kids dreaming about voting one day to Ohioans proudly casting their ballots, celebrating the season, or raising a glass to democracy. They may be small stickers, but they represent big civic pride!

The Ohio Election Integrity Commission held its inaugural meeting last week. The bipartisan commission was created by the Ohio General Assembly in HB 96 and is comprised of five members appointed by the Secretary of State, the President and the Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate, and the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives. The commission helps ensure Ohio's election and campaign finance laws are fairly and uniformly enforced. Learn more about the commission at OhioElectionIntegrity.gov.

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The Ohio Secretary of State website seems to be unable to allow business entity searches at the moment. How convenient. @FrankLaRose

@NRegrets80 @FrankLaRose Hi, we'll need to get more information so we can help answer your question. Could you send your contact info to info@ohiosos.gov so we can have a member of our elections team contact you directly? Thanks!

@FrankLaRose They WHY is the SoS Cuyahoga ballots by mail (51,413 per SoS certified election results) not matching the county’s own records of 48,939 (UOCAVA + absentee by mail) for the 11/2025 election? Thats a LOT Of disparity (2,474 votes worth) @VerifyOhio

There were TEN TIE VOTES this past November alone. Remember: 🗳️ Your vote truly makes a difference. ❌ There is no "acceptable" amount of fraud. thevwindependent.com/news/2026/01/0…

I'm proud to lead a world-class team at the @OhSecofState and together we have accomplished great things for the citizens of our state this year. From supporting Ohio’s businesses to serving voters and communities in every corner of the buckeye state, we showed up, got to work, and delivered real results for Ohioans. Take a look at our 2025 year in review highlights: ohiosos.gov/media-center/w…

With Senate Bill 293 set to become law, here are a few things to remember if you choose to vote by mail next year: 1) Ballots must be received by Ohio's boards of elections by Election Day. 2) If you choose to mail your ballot, don’t procrastinate. Request early and return promptly! 3) Not sure if your ballot will make it on time in the mail? Drop your ballot off yourself at your county board of elections before polls close!