LaRose has sent hundreds of cases sent to prosecutors since 2019, though only 12 have resulted in criminal charges amid questions about intent versus confusion.

Some labor groups have given up on Democrats — including Sherrod Brown — months before the primaries, endorsing Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, as well as Sen. Jon Husted.

When politicians feel compelled to fix what ain’t broke their motivations for proposing solutions in search of a problem are probably less than pure. Political mischief to muck up what works or put the kibosh on ideas to improve outcomes is a means to self-serving ends.

Ohio Secretary of State LaRose reported evidence of noncitizen voting, with 78 improper registrations and 9 illegal votes found.

Some pivotal Ohio elections are actually decided not in November but long before, in primary contests. Making it harder for members of one party to vote in the other party’s primary election isn’t “fairness.

With the 2026 midterms already on the horizon, new polling released by the Democracy Defense Project shows that more than 70% of Ohio voters are confident that the 2024 elections were accurately cast and counted, both here at home and across the nation. They also believe our system is secure from fraud, hacking, and other threats.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Sample ballots are available for the Nov. 4 general election in Washington County. Ballots are available at the Washington County Board of Elections office and on their website.