Absentee voting allows Ohioans to cast a ballot from the convenience of their homes, but in some states ballot “drop boxes” can be controversial due to their lack of security. Here are the safeguards Ohio has in place to keep drop box voting secure: 1. Ballot drop boxes are

In the news recently, a Georgia county is being accused of scanning 3,000 ballots twice during a recount of the 2020 presidential election. Let's set the record straight about how we prevent double ballot counting in Ohio. 1. Bipartisan Review – Every ballot is reviewed and

Today is Election Day in the 6th Congressional District! The polls across Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, Noble, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Washington counties will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. VoteOhio.gov

As a trusted source for election information, we can assure you that voting in Ohio is secure. Let's verify how! #TrustedInfo2024 • Ohio is a paper ballot state. Every vote cast in Ohio is either voter-marked or has a voter-verified paper trail that can be audited by hand. •

The journey to starting a business in Ohio begins at the Secretary of State’s office!   Once your business is registered, you'll need to obtain an Employee Identification Number (EIN) by visiting the IRS's website. Learn more: ohiosos.gov/businesses/inf…. #TrustedInfo2024

Many business owners are receiving official-looking mailings that are intended to make you think you need to purchase expensive Certificates of Good Standing and other documents. Read the fine print! Generally, these notices are NOT from the government and NO action is required.

Can you tell the difference between human-created and AI-generated content? Look for these signs: inconsistent tone, repetitive phrases, lack of context, and unusual formatting. ALWAYS verify sources and use tools like reverse image search to check for authenticity.

The Ohio Secretary of State’s office issues Apostilles and Authentications for business documents, adoption papers, birth/death certificates, educational records, and more. These certifications authenticate the issuing official’s or notary public’s signature and the capacity in

Have you legally changed your name recently? Be sure to update your Ohio voter registration with a Voter Registration and Information Update Form. Forms need to be submitted 30 days before an election. Get started: ohiosos.gov/elections/vote….

We are thrilled to support Operation Backpack with a donation of 22 full backpacks and over 500 school supplies. These contributions will help provide essential materials to unhoused and underprivileged children as they prepare to start the school year. Thank you to everyone who

With Ohio joining Apple's Mobile ID, it's important to know what ID's are valid for voting #TrustedInfo2024

Claim: Ohio’s citizenship requirement for voters is essentially unenforceable — it’s based on an honor system. Verify: That’s FALSE! To register to vote in Ohio, you must provide your Ohio driver’s license number or state ID card number and/or the last 4 digits of your Social

Trusted Info Thursday: Director of Elections Chris Burnet talks about the importance of paper ballots for keeping Ohio’s elections secure.

Claim: Felons can vote in Ohio. Verify: Individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction are NOT eligible to vote. Former felons who are no longer serving their sentence are permitted to reregister and vote, in most cases. Learn more at ohiosos.gov/elections/vote….

📬🗳️ Hey, Ohio voters! Check your mail. Official absentee ballot request forms are arriving now. If you want to vote by absentee ballot in the November election, don’t delay! Fill out and return your application form. Ballots will be sent out starting October 8th, after your

🚛 New Address? Make sure to update your voter registration to match! Keeping your information current helps you vote in the right place and ensures your voice is heard. 📬🗳️ Take a few minutes today to update your registration at VoteOhio.gov

Trusted Info Thursday: Election readiness spotlight! Today, the Secretary of State's office participated in a tabletop exercise with the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). These scenario-based trainings help officials prepare for disruptions and