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[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

Hi Tracey. Thanks for your interest in elections. In Ohio, audits are:

✅ public
✅ hand-counted
✅ required after EVERY election
✅ conducted by teams of Republican and Democratic officials.
✅ Results are publicly reported and ballots are retained for future inspection.

Let us know if you’re interested in attending a future audit and we can connect you with your local board!

Learn more here: https://t.co/OI7OH0Nx7x

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

Wyandot County identified that test results from a single precinct were inadvertently included in their unofficial results on Election Night.

They acknowledged the mistake and are correcting for the official canvass.

See their press release for more information.

[AmySue35 @AmySueBuckeye]

@FrankLaRose Are you looking at those votes in Wyandot county that add up to more than the total number of ballots cast????

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

This is not true. Ohio’s elections are the Gold Standard, and the unofficial results of Ohio’s November 3, 2026 contest for Governor can be found at https://t.co/H6IGrHmBCH.

[Patriot Lady @angelwoman501]

They stole Ohio with all the rest!!

[Frank LaRose @FrankLaRose]

Election Day may be over, but our work to protect the integrity of Ohio’s elections is far from finished.

Across all 88 counties, bipartisan election officials are hard at work:

✅ Reviewing provisional ballots and verifying voter eligibility.

✅ Reconciling ballots, voter records, and election results.

✅ Conducting the official canvass to verify every eligible vote is counted accurately.

✅ Preparing to conduct post-election audits, where bipartisan teams hand-count paper ballots and compare them to the reported results.

✅ Reviewing discrepancies and completing additional checks before results are finalized.

In Ohio, Election Night results are unofficial for a reason. We don't just count the votes. We verify the results.

That's how we keep Ohio's elections secure, accessible, and accurate. 🇺🇸

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@Mightykingjoe @FrankLaRose Hi, we'd like to look into this. Could you please email us some information about this to [email protected]?

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@InsiderWire Our office has seen no credible evidence to support this claim. If you have evidence to suggest otherwise, please notify us immediately by filing a report with our public integrity division. You can submit your complaint here: https://t.co/2IALcoRcqv

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@transucoha @LauraLoomer @FrankLaRose @amyactonoh @SenSherrodBrown Hi Tracy, we'd like to look into this. Could you please email us some information about this to [email protected]?

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

The county board of elections is aware and has resolved this issue. As a best practice and redundancy, when a county does experience an issue with a voting machine, they always have the ability to quickly switch to paper ballots so voting may continue.

Voters experiencing difficulties should notify a poll worker for assistance.

[Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok]

BREAKING: Ballot issues at Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio

Machines were down at a polling place in Lucas while a location in Wood county showed voters they had already voted when they had hadn’t!

Wood county says the issue has been fixed.

Some voters in Lucas county told WTOL11 it was very frustrating and they had to leave and would come back later…

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

The county board of elections is aware and has resolved this issue. As a best practice and redundancy, when a county does experience an issue with a voting machine, they always have the ability to quickly switch to paper ballots so voting may continue.

Voters experiencing difficulties should notify a poll worker for assistance.

[Frank LaRose @FrankLaRose]

THE POLLS ARE OPEN! 🗳️

A few reminders for Ohio voters today:

- Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Double-check your polling location
- Bring your valid photo ID (and a smile!)
- Still have your absentee ballot? Return it in person to your county board of elections

Make your plan, cast your ballot, and make your voice heard! Email our office at [email protected] if you need assistance!

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

What’s the difference between unofficial and certified election results?

Election night results are unofficial. Valid provisional ballots and late arriving military and overseas ballots are counted by the fourth day after the election. Then, bipartisan county boards vote to certify the results in a public meeting.

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@RyanFRivers @RyanFRivers, this information is incorrect. In person early voting ends today at 5 p.m., at Ohio's county boards of elections. For more election information, please visit https://t.co/dd9SDtMfEG.

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@TimJPatriot @FrankLaRose Hi Tim! The protected count is a lifetime total of scans on the machine, similar to a car's odometer. It is used by the tech team to plan updates and part replacement. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have more questions!

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@jlastivkaDC4L Sorry to hear you had trouble with your ballot. It's good to know you are already in contact with the Warren County Board of Elections. Please don't hesitate to email our office at [email protected] if we can offer additional support.

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

This is incorrect. A stray mark will not automatically invalidate an Ohio ballot.

If voter intent is clear, state law allows certain consistent marks, including circled choices and checkmarks, under specific conditions. Ultimately, the decision is made by a bipartisan team at the board of elections.

You can find more information here: https://t.co/vkWjMn4vPC

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

How do election officials check voting equipment before Election Day?

Ohio’s county boards of elections conduct public logic and accuracy testing before every election to verify that ballots are read correctly and votes are tabulated as cast.

Learn more about Ohio’s election security procedures at https://t.co/8UiZtwxOmw.

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

@ReierBarbara @FrankLaRose Hi Barbara! We’d be happy to assist you. Please email us at [email protected]

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

This is disinformation. Ohio voting machines are tested before every election. Every vote is recorded on a hand-marked or voter-verified paper ballot, and results undergo bipartisan audits.

Our office takes voter fraud claims seriously. Please report evidence of election law violations to our Election Integrity Unit at [email protected] or file a complaint here: https://t.co/S1pRuZQWvn

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

Incorrect. As it says at the top of the live results page, any and all results being shown on this page are strictly for TESTING PURPOSES ONLY in preparation for the upcoming election.

In Ohio, no votes are counted until after the polls close on Election Night.

[Tyeezus @Tyeezus]

@VivekGRamaswamy Ohio early voting

[Verify Ohio by Ohio Secretary of State @VerifyOhio]

Be on the lookout for intentional election disinformation. Claims like these are NOT TRUE.

✅ Ohio law requires that EVERY piece of voting equipment is tested before the election to ensure it is working properly.

✅ EVERY vote cast in Ohio is recorded on a hand-marked or voter-verified paper ballot.

✅ Results are subjected to a bipartisan post-election audit.

If any Ohioan is concerned about voting, please reach out to your board of elections or email us at [email protected].