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Asked to officiate a wedding in Ohio? Before you say “you may kiss the bride,” make sure you’re properly registered with the Ohio Secretary of State.

Any ordained or licensed minister of a religious society or congregation may obtain a license to perform marriages in Ohio. Applications can be completed online, and out-of-state credentials are accepted.

Visit https://t.co/8UiZtwymc4 to get started!

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@OPoliticsguru False. Ohio’s law made no changes to return requirements for military and overseas absentee ballots, which may still arrive up to four days after Election Day.

Any voter who returns a ballot by mail is ALWAYS encouraged to track their ballot at https://t.co/r62Akw7uBy.

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While Ohio always reports the unofficial results on Election Night, the Official Canvass takes place within 21 days of the election. During that time, boards of elections carefully review and count provisional ballots, cured absentee ballots, and any other valid votes. This process ensures every eligible vote is counted accurately and transparently for the final tally.

Learn more about the Official Canvass here: https://t.co/LZUvCtqz9O

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Mr. Putsch cannot run as an independent in the 2026 Governor race. Under Ohio’s “Sore Loser Law” a candidate who runs in a party primary is prohibited from running in the general election as an independent.

Read more here: https://t.co/yUvE22yTuc

[Nicholas J. Stelzner @stelzner_n1150]

I'm calling on @CaseyPutsch to get on the ballot as an Independent in Ohio to prevent Vivek Ramaswamy from winning.

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You took the time to vote, now make sure your ballot is counted! 🗳️

Ohioans who cast a provisional ballot can call 866-OHIO-VOTE (866-644-6868) to find out if they need to provide additional information for their vote to count. If so, you have until Saturday to get that information to your county board of elections.

Learn more at: https://t.co/xsdJ4mghX8

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@StephanieMIS1 @OHSecofState @USPS The responses to your post are not from the USPS; they are either spam or fraud. If you are having an issue with the mailing of your ballot, please reach out to the @USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS.

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@BTT1024 @FrankLaRose If you have evidence of election law violations, our Election Integrity Unit accepts complaints here: https://t.co/XmDRt7yGpD

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In Ohio, no ballots are counted, and no results are tabulated until the polls close at 7:30 PM.

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Today is the day, Ohio! Polls are officially open for Election Day. To find your voting location visit: https://t.co/zu87jxao1S.

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@ohgov @OHSecofState Thank you for helping spread the word about today's election! Just to verify, the correct website for all of our voting information is https://t.co/FsqpAjbZHa.

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@DonaldRLockhar2 @OHSecofState Under current Ohio law, absentee ballots must be received by your county board of elections by the time polls close on Election Day in order to be counted.

For more details, you can review Directive 2026-02 from the Ohio Secretary of State here:https://t.co/G1EsqoAkvI⁩

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@falsely_flagged @FrankLaRose We're sorry for the inconvenience. The site and search function appear to be fully functional, but we will have our team look into this. If you run into any other issues, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

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Leading up to Election Day, Ohioans are encouraged to report potential election law violations to the Ohio Secretary of State's Election Integrity Unit. Early voting locations and polling places will have this poster hanging up to remind voters to "SEE IT, SEND IT."

Make a report here: https://t.co/S1pRuZRukV

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Stuart Moats submitted to our office today a withdrawal of candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor as part of the Heather Hill / Stuart Moats joint candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor.

Absent a valid lieutenant governor candidate, Ms. Hill no longer qualifies to receive votes for the office of governor.

Ohio's 88 county boards of elections have been notified that any votes for Heather Hill / Stuart Moats will not be counted, and each board must also provide notice.

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In Ohio, election observers are appointed by political parties, groups of candidates, and issue committees. Separate from bipartisan teams of poll workers, these observers play an important role in ensuring transparency and accountability in Ohio's election process. Every observer must take an oath before observing. To learn more, click here: https://t.co/3dPIhIaURr

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@ERNESTM94006796 @OHSecofState The Secretary of State’s office takes claims of voter fraud very seriously. If you have evidence of election law violations, please file your complaint at https://t.co/2IALcoQEAX⁩

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Wondering how we keep Ohio's elections secure?

Here’s some of the many steps we take to keep Ohio elections transparent and accountable!

[Frank LaRose @FrankLaRose]

If you choose to vote absentee, be sure to pay close attention to the instructions that are included with your ballot!

🖊️ Complete Your Ballot
📨 Prepare Your Ballot & Envelope
📬 Return Your Absentee Ballot (Early to Ensure it Arrives by Election Day)
🖥️ And Track Your Ballot at https://t.co/sayCRPXmaA

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Whether you are voting early or on Election Day, don't forget to bring your valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID! Make your plan for the May 5 Primary Election today at https://t.co/FsqpAjbZHa!

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1) Every ballot is reconciled with a public list of eligible voters to guarantee the principle of "one person, one vote."
2) Every vote is documented on a voter-marked or voter-verified paper ballot.
3) Ballots can only be counted or handled by teams of Republican and Democratic election officials to prevent tampering.
4) After every election Ohio conducts a bipartisan hand-count audit of the results.
5) Ballots are retained by local boards for a period of time and are available for public inspection.

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1/3 🧵Great question. The "secret ballot" has been the standard for voting in the United States for over a hundred years. Prior to that, voting was effectively public and political parties printed their own ballots.

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2/3 Here is an example of an actual Ohio ballot from the Civil War.

Unfortunately, this system led to vote buying, intimidation, and corruption. So how can you be sure your vote was cast accurately? ⬇️