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Secretaries of state in Ohio, Louisiana, and Oklahoma received packages containing suspicious white powder this week, just weeks before the midterm elections. While Ohio's package was intercepted by the U.S. Postal Service, Louisiana and Oklahoma confirmed receipt. Officials reported no injuries, and the FBI is investigating the mailings as part of a broader nationwide pattern.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Ohio from requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration at motor vehicle offices, ruling that the state’s new law violates the federal National Voter Registration Act. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr., prevents the state from demanding more than a signed attestation of citizenship when residents apply for driver’s licenses. While the ruling benefits voting rights advocates and Democrats seeking to flip control of the battleground state, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has vowed to appeal, arguing the measure is necessary to protect election integrity. This legal setback occurs just weeks before the November midterms, where a U.S. Senate seat and the governorship are up for grabs, and follows a broader national push by the Trump administration to tighten voter identification rules through legislation like the SAVE America Act, which has stalled in the Senate.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is reportedly interested in leading the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the incoming Trump administration. LaRose, a Republican, has been proactive in cybersecurity as Ohio's top election official and is seen as a strong candidate for the role, despite his limited experience in broader security issues. CISA, established by Trump in 2018, has faced criticism from Republicans for its role in countering election misinformation. LaRose's candidacy aligns with GOP priorities, including preventing noncitizen voting in federal elections.
The Ohio GOP Senate primary, featuring Bernie Moreno, Frank LaRose, and Matt Dolan, has become increasingly contentious as the race remains tight with less than two weeks until the primary. With limited independent polling, the candidates are engaged in aggressive attacks and campaigning efforts, with Moreno leading in some internal polls but facing criticism for policy flip-flops. The race is seen as wide open, with Trump's endorsement of Moreno adding to the intensity of the competition.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has referred over 640 cases of potential voter fraud to state or county investigators since taking office in 2019. However, less than 3% of these cases resulted in charges, and even if every incident flagged by LaRose turned out to be voter fraud, it would only translate to a fraud rate of 0.0044%. The review of LaRose's fraud referrals found just 18 charges, with 13 resulting in convictions. Critics argue that LaRose's public pronouncements about fraud may undermine faith in the state's election system.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican candidate in the state's Senate race, has fired his press secretary, Rob Nichols, after Nichols tweeted criticism of former President Trump. Screen grabs of the tweets gained attention after an activist questioned if Nichols was behind the account. Trump allies seized on the tweets, accusing LaRose and his team of being anti-Trump. Trump's endorsement could play a significant role in the 2024 Ohio Senate race.
Former President Donald Trump is closely watching Ohio's Senate race after Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican contender, made lukewarm remarks about Vice President Mike Pence's decision to certify the 2020 election results. Siding against Trump can be costly in GOP primaries, especially in Ohio, where Trump won comfortably twice. The Senate race is expected to be one of the most expensive in the country, with a messy, Trump-influenced primary. LaRose's involvement in a failed ballot measure and his messaging have drawn criticism, but he remains an early front-runner with high name recognition. The Trump factor and his endorsement could play a significant role in the race.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has entered the Republican primary race for the Ohio Senate seat currently held by Democrat Sherrod Brown. LaRose will face two wealthy GOP rivals, Bernie Moreno and state Sen. Matt Dolan, in the primary. LaRose believes he has the strongest chance of defeating Brown due to his strong statewide name recognition. However, the primary is expected to be messy, with both Moreno and Dolan likely to inject significant funds into their campaigns. National Republicans have not indicated they will get involved in the primary. Brown, a three-term senator, is considered a tough opponent to beat, but LaRose has criticized him for presenting himself as a moderate.