Ohio Secretary of State

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Secretary @FrankLaRose spoke at the recent wreath-laying at the Ohio Statehouse, where he emphasized the importance of teaching our young ones the gift of freedom. 🇺🇸

@chrisronayne @cuyahogaboe We send these to every high school in Ohio for their graduating seniors! Congratulations to your daughter for her graduation and becoming registered!

Avoid the weather and file from wherever you are. 💻 Ohio business owners can file and update financing statements online anytime using the Ohio Secretary of State’s UCC dashboard. Fast, secure, and convenient, all from home! Get started at ucc.ohiosos.gov/dashboard.

⏳ One week to go! Our “Are You Cyber Safe?” Cybersecurity Basics for Small Businesses conference is just around the corner! 💻🔐 Join us for practical tips, expert advice, and the tools you need to protect your business from cyber threats. Don’t miss out, register here: forms.gle/AZrsDsJfHACq5p…

Your next chapter starts with a single step. 💼💻 Whether you’re turning a passion into a business or bringing a new idea to life, Ohio makes it easy to get started online. Take the first step and start your business today at OhioSoS.gov/Business

Our CyberSecurity Conference for small businesses is coming to Dayton! These speakers will discuss security basics and the threats facing businesses and entrepreneurs. Register for this event here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Curious about Ohio’s election numbers or business trends? Check out the Ohio Secretary of State’s Data Portal at OhioSoS.gov/data to explore voter registration statistics, election data, business filings, and more. It’s an easy way to take a closer look at the numbers shaping our state.

If you vote in November, are you not a "Future Ohio Voter"?

I’m not sure many know the complexity of pulling off a statewide election. The planning and prep, the testing, the security protocols, poll worker recruitment and training, early voting, the logistics of staging and staffing what are essentially highly technical pop-up shops that move hundreds of thousands of people through temporary venues in a 13-hour window of time. Then taking it all down while continuing to finalize vote counts and audit results over the next few weeks. Many election officials, including my staff, pull a nearly 24-hour shift from Election Day to the next morning. It’s a finely orchestrated symphony of teamwork that proves Ohio to be the gold standard of election administration. I truly wish you could see it all come together like I do, because it inspires confidence and pride. I simply want to say thank you to the thousands of people, public officials and volunteers, who make it all happen. Our democracy thrives because of you.

The polls are officially CLOSED! Thanks for making your voice heard.

There is still time to vote! Polls close at 7:30pm, and anyone in line at that time will be permitted to cast their ballot. Get out and vote, Ohio!

Today is your last chance to return your absentee ballot! County Boards of Elections will be open till 7:30 p.m. tonight to accept absentee ballots. As a reminder, only you, or a close family relative is allowed to return your ballot.

Today is the day, Ohio! Polls are officially open for Election Day. To find your voting location visit: VoteOhio.gov.

May the force be with you! Make your plan to vote at VoteOhio.gov now!

There’s still time to vote early in person for the May 5th Primary Election! Boards of Elections will be open this weekend across Ohio to help you make your voice heard! Find everything you need at VoteOhio.gov

With hundreds of thousands of registration packets sent to graduating seniors and dozens of schools visited since launching the program, our #GradsVote initiative is inspiring the next generation of voters, poll workers and community leaders! Read more about @FrankLaRose's recent visit to Steubenville High School here: wtrf.com/top-stories/lo…

We're just ONE WEEK out from Election Day! If you still need to request an absentee ballot, today's the deadline! ⏰ Also, your County Board of Elections is open until 8:30 p.m. tonight. Stop by to: 📫Request your absentee ballot 🗳️Vote early in person Don't wait — make your voting plan today at VoteOhio.gov and make your voice heard!

The final week of early voting has started! Ohio has extended early voting hours this week, which include weekend voting. Don’t forget, absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day at 7:30 p.m. to be counted. Find everything you need at VoteOhio.gov!

Early voting is already underway, but there are some important deadlines coming up! Watch the video below and make your plan to vote at VoteOhio.gov!

Stuart Moats submitted to our office today a withdrawal of candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor as part of the Heather Hill / Stuart Moats joint candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor. Absent a valid lieutenant governor candidate, Ms. Hill no longer qualifies to receive votes for the office of governor. Ohio's 88 county boards of elections have been notified that any votes for Heather Hill / Stuart Moats will not be counted, and each board must also provide notice.