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2017 Press Releases

• 08/21/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Choice One Engineering

  As part of the Ohio Business Profile Program, Secretary Husted declared August as “STEMM in Ohio” month to feature companies that are currently seeking talent in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.

• 08/21/2017

  Secretary Husted to Tour Jergens, Inc. in Cleveland

  As part of the visit, Husted will join the Jergens executive team and its employees for a roundtable discussion about the company’s workforce development program. 

• 08/21/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Information Control Company, LLC

  A representative from the Secretary of State’s office will visit Information Control Company, LLC to present the company with a certificate highlighting this accomplishment. 

• 08/17/2017

  Ballot Board Approves Language for 2017 General Election Statewide Issues

  The Ohio Ballot Board today approved ballot language for the two statewide issues that will appear before voters during the 2017 General Election.

• 08/16/2017

  Husted Announces 100 Percent of All Business Filings Now Available Online

  Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that 100 percent of all filings needed to start or maintain a business in Ohio may now be submitted online. 

• 08/14/2017

  Secretary Husted Releases New Business Filing Figures for July 2017

  Three out of four Ohio businesses are now started using Ohio Business Centra

• 08/10/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Ballot Board Meeting

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced he will convene the Ohio Ballot Board on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

• 08/09/2017

  Video: Secretary Husted on Defending the Integrity of Ohio Elections, Receiving Support from Trump Administration and Others

  This week, the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice, former U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division attorneys, attorneys general from 17 different states, and advocacy groups joined Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the state’s authority to maintain an accurate and up-to-date statewide database of registered voters. 

• 08/08/2017

  U.S. Department of Justice, Former U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Attorneys, 17 States and Advocacy Groups Stand with Secretary Husted in Defense of Ohio’s Voter Roll Maintenance Process

  The U.S. Department of Justice, former U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division attorneys, attorneys general from 17 different states, and advocacy groups today joined Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold each state’s authority to maintain an accurate and up-to-date statewide database of registered voters.

• 08/04/2017

  Election Day is Next Tuesday: What You Need to Know

  By the time polls close on Tuesday, Ohio voters will have had four weeks to cast their ballots during the early voting period that began on July 11th.  

• 08/04/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints Marcella R. Bogenrife to the Madison County Board of Elections

  Mrs. Bogenrife will fill the unexpired term of William G. Blazer.

• 08/04/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints Janis Grace Basham to the Greene County Board of Elections

  Mrs. Basham will fill the unexpired term of Robert Wood.

• 08/02/2017

  Husted Declares August as STEMM in Ohio Month

  Throughout the month, the Ohio Business Profile program will highlight Ohio companies that are currently seeking talent in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.

• 08/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces August Dates for Regional Office Hours

  Open office hours provide local residents an opportunity to stay connected with the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.    

• 08/01/2017

  Election Day is One Week Away

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for August 8th Special Election.

• 07/31/2017

  Husted Files Brief, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Sixth Circuit Ruling on Voter Roll Maintenance

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State v. A Philip Randolph Institute, et al.
  

• 07/27/2017

  Secretary Husted to Attend State Fair with Ohio Farm Bureau

  Husted’s visit will begin with a stop at the Secretary of State’s booth, which is located in the Marketplace Building. 

• 07/26/2017

  Secretary Husted to Keynote at Rotary Club of Cincinnati

  Husted will discuss his thoughts on building a more prosperous future for Ohio.

• 07/24/2017

  Secretary Husted to Speak at Field of Hope Event

  Husted will discuss the importance of drug treatment and recovery facilities in tackling the drug problem in Ohio. 

• 07/24/2017

  Secretary Husted Responds to Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

  Addresses request for voter data, highlights efforts to preserve integrity of Ohio elections, and offers recommendations for Commission. 

• 07/21/2017

  Husted Sets Order for 2017 Statewide Ballot Issues

  Pursuant to Section 3505.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Secretary of State maintains the authority to determine the order by which issues will appear on the statewide ballot. 

• 07/20/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Lima Business Gasdorf Tool and Machine Company

  Secretary Husted recognized July as Made in Ohio month.  

• 07/20/2017

  Husted: Regula Set a Standard for Service and Dignity

  Former United States Congressman Ralph Regula passed away Wednesday night. The following may be directly attributed to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.

• 07/18/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Cincinnati Business Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

  Secretary Husted recognized July as Made in Ohio month. 

• 07/18/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners

  This meeting of the board is open to the public. 

   

• 07/17/2017

  Secretary Husted Certifies Signatures for Marsy’s Law Effort

  Advocates seeking to place constitutional amendment on November ballot.

• 07/14/2017

  Secretary Husted Releases New Business Filing Figures for June 2017

  Three out of four Ohio businesses are now started using Ohio Business Central

• 07/13/2017

  Secretary Husted to Speak at the 2017 Vacation Liberty Camp

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will travel to Perrysburg, Ohio on Friday, July 14th to speak at the 2017 Vacation Liberty Camp. 

• 07/10/2017

  Deadline to Register to Vote in Upcoming Special Election is Today, Absentee Voting Begins Tomorrow

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming August 8th Special Election.

• 07/06/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces July as Made in Ohio Month

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature businesses with products Made in Ohio throughout the month of July. 

• 06/30/2017

  Secretary Husted's Office to Hold Open Office Hours Across Ohio

  Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be in 13 counties around Ohio including Athens, Butler, Crawford, Geauga, Greene, Hamilton, Lake, Medina, Ottawa, Perry, Portage, Shelby and Trumbull Counties.

• 06/30/2017

  Statement from Secretary Husted

  In response to a letter received from the Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requesting voter information, the following may be directly attributed to Secretary Husted.

• 06/30/2017

  Deadline to Register to Vote in Ohio’s Upcoming Special Election is Approaching

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today reminded voters that the deadline to register to vote in the August 8th Special Election is on July 10th

• 06/26/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Westerville Business Acoustic Ceiling & Partition

    Secretary Husted recognized June as Building Ohio month.  

• 06/23/2017

  Secretary Husted: Ballots for Military & Overseas Voters Available Tomorrow

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming May 2 Primary & Special Election

• 06/23/2017

  Secretary Husted to Speak at Rotary Club of Dayton

    Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will travel to Dayton, Ohio on Monday, June 26th to speak at the Rotary Club of Dayton. 

• 06/21/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Cincinnati Business Gerbus Remodeling, Inc.

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at Gerbus Remodeling, Inc. in Cincinnati to present them with a certificate in recognition of their being a featured business in the Secretary of State’s Ohio Business Profile Program.

• 06/20/2017

  Husted to Address Ohio Elections Officials at 2017 Ohio Secretary of State Summer Conference

  The Ohio Secretary of State Summer Conference is an annual conference with the purpose of further educating and updating local elections officials on election matters 

• 06/20/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints Nikki Harvey to the Vinton County Board of Elections

  Ms. Harvey will fill the unexpired term of Leo Amore. 

• 06/15/2017

  May 2017 Marks Second Best Month On-Record for New Businesses in Ohio

  Today’s announcement makes May 2017 the second best month for new business formation in Ohio’s history with March 2017 being the best month. 

• 06/15/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Strongsville Business Euthenics, Inc.

  Secretary Husted recognized June as Building Ohio month. 

• 06/13/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Portsmouth Business PCL Building Supply Company

  Secretary Husted recognized June as Building Ohio month.

• 06/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Presents Award to the Cleveland Sight Center

  Last week, the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office was recognized for their significant improvements to the Business Services Division Call Center and customer service by partnering with the Cleveland Sight Center in January 2016.

• 06/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces June as Building Ohio Month

  In Ohio, there are over 19,000 construction companies that work on a wide variety of projects including the building of homes, bridges and roads.

• 06/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints David Karmol to the Lucas County Board of Elections

  Secretary of State Jon Husted today appointed David Karmol as a member of the Lucas County Board of Elections. Mr. Karmol will fill the unexpired term of James Hartley. 

• 05/31/2017

  Secretary Husted's Office to Hold Open Office Hours Across Ohio

  The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.

• 05/30/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Youngstown Business Making Kids Count

  Making Kids Count is dedicated to making the lives of children and their families better by focusing on their individual needs.

• 05/30/2017

  Husted Statement on SCOTUS Decision

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear the appeal in the case of A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) v. Jon Husted in his official capacity as the Ohio Secretary of State, which challenged Ohio’s longstanding process for maintaining its voter rolls. 

• 05/30/2017

  Ballot Board Certifies Congressional Redistricting As Single Ballot Issue

  Petitioners will now need to collect 305,591 signatures, which is equal to 10 percent of the total vote cast for governor in 2014, in order to place the issue on the ballot. 

• 05/30/2017

  Secretary Husted to Present the Cleveland Sight Center with Award from International Business Organization

  Last week, the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office was recognized by IACA for their significant improvements to the Business Services Division Call Center and customer service by partnering with the Cleveland Sight Center in January 2016. 

• 05/29/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor McClure Business The Ridge Project

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month.

• 05/24/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Ballot Board Meeting

  In accordance with Ohio law, the Ballot Board will meet to determine whether a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting contains only one proposed amendment. 

• 05/23/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Dayton Business Agape for Youth, Inc.

  Agape for Youth, Inc. was founded in 1989 to match children in need of care to foster homes, which could guide and support them as they grow.

• 05/23/2017

  Secretary Husted Recognized for Cleveland Sight Center Partnership & Improved Customer Service

  The International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) recently honored Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted’s Office with the 2017 IACA Merit Award.

• 05/23/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Dayton Business CHOICES, Inc.

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month.

• 05/22/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Delaware Business SourcePoint

  SourcePoint provides community support with in-home care services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation to medical appointments, and resources for family caregivers.

• 05/22/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Columbus Business Children's Hunger Alliance

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month. 

• 05/19/2017

  Secretary Husted Continues to Protect & Preserve the Integrity of Ohio Elections

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today released the post-general election voter fraud report based on a review of cases by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and the Secretary of State’s Office following the 2016 Presidential Election.

• 05/18/2017

  Husted to Address Students at Ohio STEM Learning Network Showcase

  Secretary Husted will discuss the importance of a STEM education and the skills students learn that can help address important issues facing Ohio, like the opioid epidemic.

• 05/18/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Marysville Business Hospets

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month

• 05/17/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Athens Business Live Healthy Appalachia

  Live Healthy Appalachia promotes healthy eating and active living in the Appalachian region through educational opportunities and community partnerships.

• 05/15/2017

  Secretary Husted Releases New Business Filings Figures for April 2017

  Three out of four Ohio businesses are now started using Ohio Business Central
• 05/12/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Cincinnati Business Partnership for Innovation in Education

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month.
• 05/10/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Worthington Business Ohio Energy Project

  Secretary Husted recognized May as Nonprofit Businesses month.
• 05/05/2017

  Secretary Husted's Office to Hold Open Office Hours Across Ohio

  The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.
• 05/04/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Lima Nonprofit Ohio Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Center

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at the Ohio Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Center in Lima.
• 05/03/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces May as Nonprofit Businesses Month

  The nonprofit sector is one of the largest employers in the state, employing roughly 480,000 people.
• 05/03/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Dayton Business The Dayton Power and Light Company

  The Dayton Power and Light Company is an electric utility that serves 515,000 customers with a service territory spanning 6,000 square miles in 24 counties across west central Ohio. 
• 05/01/2017

  Secy. Husted to Cast Ballot, Address Media

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will travel to his polling location, Windermere Elementary School, tomorrow to cast his ballot for the May 2nd Primary & Special Election.
• 05/01/2017

  Husted Statement on NEOCH Consent Decree Ruling

  Earlier today, Federal Judge Algenon L. Marbley of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio issued a ruling in Case Number 2:06-CV-896.
• 04/28/2017

  Election Day is Next Tuesday: What You Need to Know

  The deadline to submit a request to receive an absentee ballot by mail is TOMORROW, Saturday, April 29th at noon for voters who have a May Primary and/or Special Election.
• 04/27/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Alliance Business Powers Oil and Propane Company

  Secretary Husted recognized April as Powering Ohio month.
• 04/27/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Lewis Center Business “Suburban Natural Gas Company

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at “Suburban Natural Gas Company” in Lewis Center to present them with a certificate in recognition of their being a featured business in the Secretary of State’s Ohio Business Profile Program.
• 04/27/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced a meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
• 04/25/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Brecksville Business Duck Creek Energy, Inc.

  Secretary Husted recognized April as Powering Ohio month.
• 04/25/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Stewart Business ARP Solar

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at ARP Solar in Stewart to present them with a certificate in recognition of their being a featured business in the Secretary of State’s Ohio Business Profile Program.
• 04/25/2017

  Election Day is Less than One Week Away

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming May 2 Primary & Special Election
• 04/24/2017

  Americans for Prosperity Honors Husted with Torchbearer Award

  The Ohio Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) on Saturday honored Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted with the first-ever Torchbearer Award at their Path to Prosperity event.
• 04/24/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Dublin Business “IGS Energy”

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at “IGS Energy” in Dublin to present them with a certificate in recognition of their being a featured business in the Secretary of State’s Ohio Business Profile Program.
• 04/24/2017

  Americans for Prosperity Honors Husted with Taxpayers’ Torch Award

  The Ohio Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today honored Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted with the Taxpayers’ Torch Award at their Path to Prosperity event.
• 04/24/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Cincinnati Business Creekwood Energy

  Secretary Husted recognized April as Powering Ohio month.
• 04/21/2017

  Husted to Receive Award from Americans for Prosperity

  The Ohio Chapter of Americans for Prosperity will present an award to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted during their Path to Prosperity event in Cincinnati tomorrow.
• 04/19/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor North Baltimore Businesses Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative and Prism Propane

  Secretary Husted recognized April as Powering Ohio month.
• 04/13/2017

  March 2017 is Best Month On-Record for New Businesses in Ohio

  Three out of four Ohio businesses are now started using Ohio Business Central
• 04/10/2017

  Hearing for Suspended Lucas Co. Board of Elections Member

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted this evening announced that the hearing scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, April 10, 2017 regarding suspended Lucas County Board of Elections Member James Hartley has been cancelled.
• 04/07/2017

  Husted Announces Hearing Date Change for Suspended Lucas County Board of Elections Member

  The hearing regarding suspended Lucas County Board of Elections member James Hartley, initially scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 6, 2017, has been postponed
• 04/07/2017

  Husted Sets New Hearing for Suspended Lucas County Board of Elections Member

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that Lucas County Board of Elections member James Hartley is required to attend a hearing at the Secretary of State’s Office Monday, April 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
• 04/06/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints Robert E. Long, III to the Miami County Board of Elections

  Secretary of State Jon Husted has appointed Robert E. Long, III as a member of the Miami County Board of Elections.
• 04/04/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces April as Powering Ohio Month

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature businesses that help power Ohio throughout the month of April. 
• 04/04/2017

  Husted Announces Hearing Date for Suspended Lucas County Board of Elections Member

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that Lucas County Board of Elections member James Hartley is required to attend a hearing at the Secretary of State’s Office in Columbus later this week.
• 04/03/2017

  Voter Registration Deadline is Today, Absentee Voting Begins Tomorrow

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming May 2 Primary & Special Election
• 03/31/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces April Open Office Hours Across State

  The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.
• 03/29/2017

  Secretary Husted Appoints Paula Wood to the Meigs County Board of Elections

  Secretary of State Jon Husted has appointed Paula J. Wood as a member of the Meigs County Board of Elections.
• 03/27/2017

  Deadline to Register to Vote in Ohio’s Primary and Special Election is Approaching

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming May 2 Primary & Special Election
• 03/22/2017

  Secretary of State Jon Husted to Visit Fairfield County

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will travel to Baltimore, Ohio.
• 03/22/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Rocky River Business Paper Trails of Rocky River

  Secretary Husted recognized March as Women-Owned Businesses month. 
• 03/21/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Marysville Business Patty Beery’s Energy Arts

  Secretary Husted recognized March as Women-Owned Businesses month.
• 03/17/2017

  Secretary Husted: Ballots for Military & Overseas Voters Available Tomorrow

  Secretary Husted outlines key dates and deadlines for upcoming May 2 Primary & Special Election
• 03/15/2017

  February 2017 was Second Best Month for New Businesses in Ohio History

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced 10,204 new entities filed to do business in Ohio during February 2017.
• 03/08/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Columbus Business “Just Naturally Yummy Bakery and Catering Co. LLC.”

  A representative of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will be on-site at “Just Naturally Yummy Bakery and Catering Co. LLC.” in Columbus
• 03/03/2017

  Husted Administers Oath of Office to Erie and Richland County Election Officials

  The swearing-in ceremony was held in the State Room of the Ohio Statehouse on February 23, 2017.
• 03/03/2017

  Husted Administers Oath of Office to Champaign, Clark, Logan and Montgomery County Election Officials

  The swearing-in ceremony was held in the State Room of the Ohio Statehouse on February 23, 2017.
• 03/03/2017

  Husted Administers Oath of Office to Mahoning County Election Official

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted last week administered the oath of office to county board of elections members from around Ohio, including Robert Wasko from Mahoning County.
• 03/03/2017

  Husted Administers Oath of Office to Delaware, Franklin, Hocking, Ross and Union County Election Officials

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted last week administered the oath of office to county board of elections members from around Ohio
• 03/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces March as Women-Owned Businesses Month

  On average, more than 16 new women-owned businesses start each day in Ohio. At over 300,000, Ohio ranks 8th in the nation for the number of businesses owned by women.
• 03/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Appointments to County Boards of Elections

  The new board appointees began their four-year terms on March 1, 2017.
• 03/01/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces March Open Office Hours Across State

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced his office’s March regional office hours.
• 02/27/2017

  Husted: Investigation Uncovers Non-Citizens Who Registered to Vote & Illegally Cast Ballots

  Cases to be referred to state and federal officials for investigation and possible prosecution, plans to renew call for access to federal data to help identify other non-citizens on voter rolls.
• 02/24/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Columbus Business EnVision Proven Success

  Secretary Husted recognized February as Minority-Owned Businesses month.
• 02/23/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Holland Business Black Frog Brewery

  Secretary Husted recognized February as Minority-Owned Businesses month.
• 02/23/2017

  Secretary of State Husted Announces Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the 2017 Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits, which take effect on Saturday, February 25, 2017.
• 02/22/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Dayton Business Elements IV Interiors

  Secretary Husted recognized February as Minority-Owned Businesses month.
• 02/16/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners

  This meeting of the board is open to the public.
• 02/15/2017

  January 2017 was Third Best Month for New Businesses in Ohio History

  Cut in Filing Fees Now Saved Businesses Over $3 Million.
• 02/08/2017

  Ballot Board Certifies the “Ohio Crime Victims Bill of Rights” As Single Ballot Issue

  The Ohio Ballot Board today certified the proposed constitutional amendment known as the “Ohio Crime Victims Bill of Rights Amendment” as a single ballot issue.
• 02/06/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces Ballot Board Meeting

  In accordance with Ohio law, the Ballot Board will meet to determine whether a proposed constitutional amendment known as the “Ohio Crime Victims Bill of Rights” contains only one proposed amendment.
• 02/03/2017

  Husted Defends Accurate and Clean Voter Rolls in Ohio

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today filed an appeal with the United States Supreme Court in the case of A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) v. Jon Husted in his official capacity as the Ohio Secretary of State, which challenges Ohio’s longstanding process for maintaining its voter rolls.
• 02/02/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces February as Minority-Owned Businesses Month

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature minority-owned businesses throughout the month of February. 
• 01/30/2017

  Husted Urges Counties to Implement Electronic Pollbook Technology

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted urged county boards of elections to implement the use of electronic pollbooks (e-pollbooks) ahead of the end of the state’s fiscal year on June 30, 2017.
• 01/30/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces February Open Office Hours Across State

  The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.
• 01/25/2017

  Secretary Husted to Visit Portsmouth STEM Academy

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will travel to Portsmouth STEM Academy on Thursday to tour the facility.
• 01/23/2017

  Secy. Husted to Deliver Keynote Address to Dayton March for Life Rally

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted will deliver the keynote address at the Pre-March for Life Prayer Rally in Dayton, Ohio.
• 01/23/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Columbus Business Neat Streak

  Secretary Husted recognized January as Better You month.
• 01/20/2017

  Secretary of State’s Office to Honor Zanesville Business Muskingum Recreation Center

  Secretary Husted recognized January as Better You month.
• 01/17/2017

  Secretary Husted: 2016 was Ohio’s Seventh Consecutive Year of Record Business Growth

  Number of new businesses filings has increased 30.8 percent from 2010 to 2016.
• 01/12/2017

  Post-Election Audit Shows 99.998 Percent Accuracy

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced yesterday the completion of a Post-Election Audit of the results of the 2016 Presidential General Election.
• 01/11/2017

  Secretary Husted Honors Outstanding Election Officials

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today honored election officials from around Ohio for their efforts in 2016 that went beyond the call of duty in serving the state’s voters during a major election year in a key swing-state.
• 01/10/2017

  Secretary Husted to Address Ohio Association of Election Officials Conference

  Secretary Husted will discuss the victories achieved in 2016 including the authorization of Online Voter Registration and his recent announcement that he has requested a 100 percent reduction in General Revenue Funds for the coming biennial budget.
• 01/04/2017

  Secretary Husted Announces January as Better You Month

  Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the Ohio Business Profile program will feature businesses throughout the month of January that can help make a “Better You” in the New Year. 
• 01/01/2017

  Ohio's Online Voter Registration System is Now Live

  In the first media announcement of the New Year, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that the state’s new online voter registration system has gone live at midnight.