Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said on April 25 that election security and voter convenience are both essential to maintaining public trust in the state’s voting process. According to his April 25 post on X, LaRose shared a video clip from a television discussion on voter file data and the SAVE America Act. The statement addressed ongoing efforts in Ohio election administration.
LaRose said, “Highjackings are rare, but that obviously doesn’t mean we should abolish TSA. It also doesn’t mean travelers don’t want a convenient and comfortable flying experience. The same goes for our elections. Election security and voter convenience work together to ensure every voter can participate with confidence in a fair result,” according to his post on X.
Ohio maintains approximately 7.6 million registered voters. The state has expanded access to the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database to identify and remove non-citizens from the rolls while preserving access for eligible voters. County boards of elections conduct regular list maintenance using multiple data sources, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.
The state requires photo identification for in-person voting and signature verification for absentee ballots. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting and early in-person options alongside these security measures. These policies have consistently supported high turnout while upholding election integrity, according to information from the Ohio Secretary of State.
LaRose is a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who served as a Green Beret and earned the Bronze Star for combat service. He was elected Ohio Secretary of State in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He currently serves as the state’s chief election officer while campaigning for Ohio Auditor of State, according to his official biography.
