October 1, 2012: Update on Preparations for the 2012 Presidential Election

Secretary Husted announced that as of September 28th, more than 920,000 absentee ballot applications to vote by mail had been received by county boards of elections statewide.

August 2012: Statewide Absentee Mailing PSA (30 seconds)

This 30 second public service announcement informs Ohioans of the upcoming statewide absentee ballot application mailing. By using this application, Ohioans can exercise their right to vote without ever leaving their home.

August 2012: Statewide Absentee Mailing PSA (15 seconds)

This 30 second public service announcement informs Ohioans of the upcoming statewide absentee ballot application mailing. By using this application, Ohioans can exercise their right to vote without ever leaving their home.

August 15, 2012: Ohio Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to consider and certify ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting.

August 9, 2012: Online Change of Address Tool

Secretary Husted announces the launch of a new online service that allows Ohio's registered voters to change their voting address online. This tool will help voters meet their primary responsibility: to be registered at their current address 30 days prior to an election.

August 8, 2012: Ohio Statewide Military Voting Briefing

Secretary Husted provides an update on Ohio's year-old Military Ready to Vote program.

May 2012: Precinct Election Official Public Service Announcement

Secretary of State Husted encourages to serve as precinct election officials for the November 6, 2012 election.

April 5, 2012: Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to discuss two proposed constitutional amendments, one regarding redistricting reform and the other regarding marriage equality.

March 1, 2012: Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment regarding clean energy.

February 27, 2012: Boards of Elections Swearing In Ceremony

At a Statehouse ceremony on February 27, 2012, Secretary of State Jon Husted administered the oath of office to nearly 60 newly-appointed and reappointed county boards of elections members.

February 22, 2012: From WKYC: Root Candle Visit

Secretary Husted tours the facility of Root Candle, a Medina-based company featured as a December 2011 Ohio Business Profile. Secretary Husted was on hand for the launch of a new line of Ohio-made candles.

February 9, 2012: Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to determine whether a proposed constitutional amendment regarding labor organizations consists of more than one amendment. 

January 25, 2012: Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to discuss a second proposed constitutional amendment regarding medical marijuana.

January 20, 2012: From WKBN: Secretary of State Visits Lordstown High School

January 9, 2012: Ballot Board

The Ballot Board met to determine whether a proposed constitutional amendment regarding personhood consists of more than one amendment.

November 11, 2011: A Veterans Day Message from Secretary of State Jon Husted

Dedicate your vote to a veteran! Visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com for more information.

October 21, 2011: Ballot Board

Secretary Husted chairs a meeting of the Ohio Ballot Board.

September 20, 2011: HB 326

Secretary Husted, Auditor Dave Yost and other state lawmakers introduced legislation that would levy penalties on public officials who knowingly use public funds for political purposes.

August 24, 2011: Ohio Ballot Board

The Ballot Board meets to certify language for the issues on the November 8 ballot.

August 23, 2011: Military Ready to Vote

At this news conference held in Veteran's Plaza at the Ohio Statehouse, Secretary of State Husted announces the Military Ready to Vote initiative. MRV makes it easy for Ohio military on active duty to register and vote, get reminders about upcoming elections and important deadlines, and get other voting questions answered all in one place.

August 3, 2011: Ohio Ballot Board

The Ballot Board meets to consider and certify the ballot language for three statewide issues appearing on the November 2011 ballot. 

July 21, 2011: Ohio Business Profile

Learn about our new program designed to profile a different group of Ohio's businesses every month! Secretary Husted discusses the importance of businesses in Ohio and this new initiative.

June 21, 2011: Battleground Ohio Panel Discussion

Moderated by Dr. John Green, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Akron's Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Featuring: Mike Curtin, associate publisher emeritus of the Columbus Dispatch and author of the the Ohio Politics Almanac & Dr. Thomas Suddes, adjunct assistant professor of journalism at Ohio University, columnist and member of the Cleveland Plain Dealer Editorial Board.

June 20, 2011: Elections Conference - Opening Remarks

Secretary Husted Husted welcomes nearly 500 elections officials from around Ohio to the 2011 Statewide Elections Officials Conference.

May 6, 2011: Grads Vote/Elect Your Sticker

Secretary Husted joins students at Whetstone High School to announce Grads Vote and Elect Your Sticker. These programs are designed to get graduating high school seniors registered to vote and expose Ohioans of all ages to the electoral process by allowing them to vote on the next Election Day sticker.

April 7, 2011: League of Women Voters

Secretary Husted discusses his Ready 2012 and Beyond plan with the League of Women Voters.

March 10, 2011: AP Political Preview

Secretary Husted and other statewide elected officials speak at the Associated Press' political preview day.

January 26, 2011: Speech to the Ohio Association of Election Officials

Secretary Husted addresses the Ohio Association of Election Officials at their 2011 Winter Conference on January 26, 2011.

January 9, 2011: Inaugural Ceremony

Secretary Husted takes the oath of office.