Ohio's commitment to election integrity took center stage as Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the results of the state’s post-election audit, revealing an impressive 99.99% accuracy rate for the November 2024 general election. Highlighting the efficiency of the bipartisan election officials, LaRose expressed his pride in the state's transparent, accessible, and accountable election process, citing a perfect 100% accuracy rate in the presidential race across all 88 counties, according to a report from the Ohio Secretary of State's office.
These figures came on the heels of new legislation enacted by the Ohio General Assembly that mandates a post-election audit after every election; this policy was previously a directive from Secretary LaRose himself, who, during his term, has made it a standard, stating through the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, "During my administration, I have required post-election audits after every election, and I am glad to see the General Assembly codify what is clearly a best practice that boosts voter confidence," a commitment reflected in the near-perfect accuracy rate of the recent audits, according to details provided by the Secretary's office.
The auditing process in Ohio involves a rigorous comparison of tabulated results against hardcopy paper ballots by a bipartisan team, ensuring the authenticity of elections—a necessity underscored by the 2024 general election's slew of close races, including 23 automatic recounts and several contests determined by less than a handful of votes, as LaRose mentioned in a statement obtained by the Ohio Secretary of State's office.
LaRose also took the opportunity to remind Ohioans of the power of their vote, saying, "With important local races on the horizon in 2025, it is important to remember that every vote counts," according to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, emphasizing his office's continued commitment to making voting easy and keeping the process secure against fraud, the full report detailing the audit can be found on the official website, where interested parties can delve into the comprehensive results of their efforts.
