On Friday, the chief of Ohio’s elections revealed that the state has eliminated 155,000 voter registrations that were inactive or out-of-date in preparation for the upcoming November election.
Frank LaRose, the Republican Secretary of State of Ohio, has revealed that among those who were removed from the voter rolls were inactive voters and non-U.S. citizens. In May, LaRose had instructed county election directors to scrutinize the voter rolls, citing legal obligations to remove inactive registrations.
In a statement released on Friday, LaRose emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls for all Ohioans, regardless of their political affiliations. He stressed that this diligent list maintenance not only helps to prevent voter fraud but also ensures that every vote is heard on Election Day.
The campaign aimed at individuals who have relocated and are now ineligible to vote at their previous address, those who have had four years of continuous voter inactivity, and those whose registration details do not match the information provided to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, including their name, birth date, or driver’s license number.
Residents have the option to fill out or update their voter registration online by October 7, according to LaRose.