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Frank LaRose became Ohio’s 51st Secretary of State on January 14, 2019, bringing to the office years of hard-earned leadership skills and public service developed as a U.S. Army Reservist, State Senator, U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, and Eagle Scout.

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Aug 21, 2024 · (Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred evidence of non-citizen voter registrations to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for further review and potential prosecution.

Oct 24, 2024 · (Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose filed a lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of the citizens of Ohio, demanding the Department of Homeland Security provide access to United States citizenship records, which they have unlawfully withheld.

Oct 16, 2024 · (COLUMBUS)—Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the launch of a beta project that will provide Ohioans with a new digital dashboard to help analyze voting trends and statistics more effectively during the early voting period.

May 14, 2024 · (Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive today to the 88 county boards of elections initiating a confirmation and removal process of non-citizens from the state’s voter registration rolls.

Dec 2, 2024 · COLUMBUS—Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified today the official results of the 2024 General Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and formally affirming the winners.