As Ohio voters begin receiving absentee ballot application forms this week, Secretary of State Frank LaRose is advising caution with non-official forms. LaRose emphasized that voters should only use forms labeled as official election mail or those obtained from Ohio’s trusted source, VoteOhio.gov.
Since 2012, Ohio has mailed absentee ballot applications to registered voters in even-year general elections. Nearly 8 million voters are expected to receive these forms. Once completed applications are verified by bipartisan teams at county boards of elections, ballots will be mailed.
LaRose advises voters to return their completed applications promptly to ensure timely processing. Absentee ballots will be sent starting October 8th and can be returned by mail or delivered in person to county boards of elections.
For smooth processing, LaRose recommends checking application details carefully, including providing contact information. Voters are encouraged to track their ballots at VoteOhio.gov/Track and should ensure their request is submitted as soon as possible to avoid delays.
LaRose reassured voters that Ohio’s absentee voting process is secure, with stringent checks in place to prevent fraud and ensure ballot integrity.
