Audio & Video Gallery - Ohio Secretary of State

02/27/2018

What Happens When Elections Tie in Ohio?

Approximately 8 million registered voters live in Ohio, and every one of their votes matter. Don't believe it? Since 2013 more than 140 elections have been decided by one vote - or tied! Find out what happens when Ohio elections come down to random chance.

02/15/2018

Voter Toolkit: Voting on Election Day

Election Day is one of the most patriotic days of the year. Learn what you need to know about voting in Ohio on Election Day.

02/06/2018

Voter Toolkit: Voting Early In-Person

In Ohio, voters have many options to vote. Voting early in-person is one of the convenient ways to cast you ballot. Watch the video to learn more and visit http://www.MyOhioVote.com

A cartoon hand holds up a glowing lightbulb, next to the words "Are you an entrepreneur?"

01/17/2018

How To: Starting an Ohio Business Online

Are you ready to make your business idea a reality? Follow these step-by-step instructions to submit a filing and start your Ohio business online.

10/03/2017

Voter Toolkit: What Happens to Your Ballot

Do you know what happens to your ballot after it is cast? Watch this video to find out!
A lot of work goes into keeping elections safe and secure. No matter how you vote, your ballot is protected and your voice is heard. Learn more about voting in Ohio at www.MyOhioVote.com.

10/02/2017

Voter Toolkit: Updating Your Voter Registration Address

Have you moved since the last election? Make sure your voter registration information is up to date at least 30 days before the election. Change your address online, or download the paper form on the Ohio Secretary of State website: www.MyOhioVote.com

10/01/2017

Voter Toolkit: Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Want to be among the first votes counted on election night? Want to avoid the lines? Good news, you can do all this from the comfort of your home with absentee voting.
Watch this video and visit www.MyOhioVote.com to learn more.

09/30/2017

Voter Toolkit: Online Voter Registration

Online voter registration is now available in Ohio, check out this quick video to see just how simple it is to get registered online. Visit www.MyOhioVote.com and get registered today.

09/25/2017

Online Voter Registration Public Service Announcement: 30 Seconds

This 30 second public service announcement encourages Ohioans to honor the service of our military men and women, and to register or update their voter registration online.

Chart showing the growth of new business filings from 2010 to 2016.

08/16/2017

Business Service Made Easy

100% of business forms are now available online! This announcement completes an effort that began in 2013, when Secretary Husted launched Ohio Business Central to modernize operations and better serve business owners. Read more.

04/22/2017

Secretary Husted receives the Americans for Prosperity Torchbearer Award

The Ohio Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) honored Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted with the first-ever Torchbearer Award at their Path to Prosperity event. The award recognizes those who have shown exceptional stewardship of taxpayer dollars and demonstrated conservative leadership in bringing about a more efficient, more effective government.

Click here to learn more.

04/21/2017

Secretary Jon Husted is saving Ohio tax dollars

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted isn't just using taxpayer dollars more responsibly; he's completely eliminating the need for them. Secretary Husted is asking for a 100% budget cut because he doesn't need any taxpayer dollars to run his office. As a result, Ohioans will save $4.76 million.

02/06/2017

Online Voter Registration Public Service Announcement: 30 Seconds

Ohioans wishing to register to vote or update their registration can do so now at MyOhioVote.com. Online voter registration is convenient, secure and saves taxpayer money. Click here to learn more.

02/06/2017

Online Voter Registration Public Service Announcement: 15 Seconds

Ohioans wishing to register to vote or update their registration can do so now at MyOhioVote.com. Online voter registration is convenient, secure and saves taxpayer money. Learn more.

12/19/2016

Secretary Jon Husted convenes Ohio’s 54th Electoral College

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted convened the 54th Electoral College from Ohio, officially assigning victory of the state’s electoral votes to President-Elect Donald J. Trump. This meeting marks the end of the 2016 Presidential Election in the Buckeye State. Learn more.

11/08/2016

Election Day 2016: Behind-the-Scenes

Join Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted behind-the-scenes on Election Day.

11/01/2016

November is Adoption Awareness Month

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted shares the importance of adoption and his own personal adoption story.

09/01/2016

Absentee Ballot Request Form Public Service Announcement: 30 Seconds

In an effort to increase voter engagement ahead of the 2016 Presidential Election in November, as well as to encourage voters to consider casting their ballot early, Ohio Secretary of State’s office mailed absentee ballot applications to voters statewide. Learn more

09/01/2016

Absentee Ballot Request Form Public Service Announcement: 15 Seconds

In an effort to increase voter engagement ahead of the 2016 Presidential Election in November, as well as to encourage voters to consider casting their ballot early, Ohio Secretary of State’s office mailed absentee ballot applications to voters statewide. Learn more

04/29/2016

Secretary Husted launches partnership with The Cleveland Sight Center

Secretary Husted partnered with the Cleveland Sight Center to manage the Business Services Call Center within the Secretary of State's Office, which assists Ohio entrepreneurs with starting and maintaining a business in Ohio. The Cleveland Sight Center is an organization in Northeast Ohio providing a range of services including health, childcare and job training to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Learn more

03/15/2016

Primary Election 2016: Behind-the-Scenes

See what goes on behind-the-scenes on Election Day.

11/03/2015

Election Day 2015: Behind-the-Scenes

Ever wonder what Election Day looks like from behind-the-scenes? The day starts before the sun rises, take a look.

11/01/2015

Vote in Honor of a Veteran

Demonstrate the pride you feel for an individual and encourage others to exercise one of the most sacred rights they have when they go to the polls on Election Day. Cast your vote in honor of a veteran.

09/24/2015

Secretary Husted announces rollout of reduced filing and Google partnership

There's never been a better time to start a business in Ohio. As part of an ongoing effort to ensure Ohio is the preferred location of entrepreneurs to do business, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the rollout of two major initiatives – his office is partnering with Google to help new businesses get off the ground and achieve success in Ohio, and the 21 percent cut in new business filing fees. Learn more

07/10/2015

The Success Dividend: Secretary Husted Signs, Certifies New Business Fee Reduction

Secretary Husted signs and certifies the Success Dividend which reduces the fee associated with starting and maintaining a business in Ohio. Learn more

01/14/2015

OAEO Winter Conference

Secretary of State Jon Husted addresses elections officials from around the state at the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) winter conference.

01/12/2015

Inaugural Ceremony

Secretary of State Jon Husted took the oath of office in the house chamber of the Ohio Statehouse.

12/18/2013

Press Briefing on Additional Voter Irregularities

Secretary Husted briefs members of the media regarding additional voting irregularities and continued efforts to keep Ohio’s voter rolls accurate and up to date.

10/01/2012

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.

08/15/2012

Ohio Ballot Board

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

08/09/2012

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.

08/08/2012

Ohio Statewide Military Voting Briefing

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

08/01/2012

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.

08/01/2012

Statewide Absentee Mailing PSA (15 seconds)

This 15 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.

05/01/2012

Precinct Election Official Public Service Announcement

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

04/05/2012

Ballot Board

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

03/01/2012

Ballot Board

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

02/22/2012

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.

02/09/2012

Ballot Board

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

01/25/2012

Ballot Board

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

01/20/2012

From WKBN: Secretary of State Visits Lordstown High School

01/09/2012

Ballot Board

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

11/11/2011

A Veterans Day Message from Secretary of State Jon Husted

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

10/21/2011

Ballot Board

Secretary Husted chairs a meeting of the Ohio Ballot Board.

09/20/2011

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.

08/24/2011

Ohio Ballot Board

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

08/23/2011

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.

08/03/2011

Ohio Ballot Board

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

07/21/2011

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.

06/21/2011

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.

06/20/2011

Elections Conference - Opening Remarks

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

05/05/2011

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.