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. 

Unfortunately, Ohio’s Secretary of State has spread misleading information about our elections to further his own political aims. 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.

We must also remember that poll workers, election officials, and Boards of Election are the backbone of our voting system. They make it work. As Secretary of State, I will invest in the recruitment, education, and support of election workers. Our state owes a debt of gratitude to the regular Ohioans who give their time and energy to ensuring we have free and fair elections where every vote is counted.