According to Secretary of State Frank LaRose, over 150,000 voters have been removed from the voter rolls in Ohio. This comes shortly after the removal of almost 500 noncitizens from the same rolls.
According to LaRose, the annual list maintenance process has been completed by all 88 county election boards. As a result, 154,995 voters have been removed from the list due to either inactivity or outdated registrations.
An audit of the statewide voter registration database has moved on to the next phase, which involves removing certain entries.
According to LaRose, the upcoming General Election would witness a voter registration integrity initiative.
According to LaRose, it is crucial for all Ohioans, regardless of their political affiliations, to prioritize the accuracy of voter rolls. He emphasizes that maintaining a meticulous list helps prevent voter fraud and guarantees that every vote counts on Election Day. The process has been implemented by both Republican and Democratic secretaries of state for many years, and LaRose commends the bipartisan efforts of elections officials to ensure that voting is a smooth process and cheating is not an option in Ohio.
Those who have been recently removed from the rolls either completed a national change of address form indicating that they have permanently moved or were classified as inactive but had not yet been removed.
If a person in Ohio does not cast their vote for four years, neglects to confirm their registration, and fails to respond to mails, they will have to register again if they wish to vote.
During the previous week, LaRose eliminated the voter registration of 499 noncitizens who were found to be registered to vote. The action was taken after these individuals confirmed their noncitizen status with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the state officials subsequently verified their status with the federal government.
According to LaRose, his office had sent notices to these individuals asking them to confirm their registration status or cancel it, but they had failed to respond. As a result, they were removed from the voter rolls. However, LaRose clarified that these individuals would still be able to cast a provisional ballot, which would be counted once proof of citizenship is provided.
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