In a democracy, voting is a sacred act.

Therefore, the core duty of Ohio’s Secretary of State is to ensure every eligible voter in the state can vote, that each vote is counted, and that no one is allowed to interfere with that process. 

As Secretary of State, I will combat the misinformation about our elections that undermines trust and confidence in the basic duty of our government to hold fair elections. My office will always provide authoritative and accurate information about the voting process. 

The current administration has repeatedly changed rules around who can drop off absentee ballots, even limiting the assistance caregivers can provide disabled Ohioans, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Voting Rights Act. Frank LaRose asked the State Legislature to pass a law banning drop boxes all together, adding more bureaucratic forms and red tape to a process which should be easy and secure for all Ohio citizens. We must ensure that every Ohioan entitled to vote can register and cast their ballot without unnecessary barriers.

Volunteer and paid poll workers and election officials across our state are the backbone of our election system. I will invest in the education and support of these workers to whom our state owes a debt of gratitude–regular Ohioans who give their time and energy to make our democracy work.