Ohio Election Results Certified with Strong Voter Turnout
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Monday, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the certification of the official results from the recent November election, revealing a remarkable voter turnout that reflects strong civic engagement across the state. Over 5.8 million ballots were cast, marking a participation rate of 71.7%—the second-highest in Ohio’s history, following the 2020 general election.
LaRose praised the dedication of frontline election staff and volunteers who ensured the election process ran smoothly. “Elections require an incredible amount of careful preparation, training, and logistics, and this year we saw that come together to great effect,” he stated.
The final certified results incorporated all late-arriving absentee ballots that were postmarked by November 4, as well as all eligible provisional ballots. In Franklin County, election officials counted 608,855 ballots, representing 67% of the county’s registered voters. Meanwhile, Delaware County stood out with an impressive turnout, with nearly 82% of registered voters participating in the election.
The comprehensive breakdown of voting results by county is accessible to the public for a detailed overview of the election’s outcome.
As Ohio continues to prioritize voter accessibility and engagement, these results underscore the vitality of participatory democracy in the state. For more local updates and to stay informed on regional stories, Ohio residents can access 10TV+ for live streaming content or subscribe to the Wake Up CBUS newsletter for curated news delivered directly to their inboxes.
With this successful election cycle, Ohio reaffirms its commitment to democratic participation, setting the stage for future electoral endeavors.
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