Ohio's Election Security: Prevention Keeps Cheating Small

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose defends federal election reforms like the SAVE Act, arguing that low voter fraud rates indicate the need for robust safeguards, not their unnecessary nature. He emphasizes the importance of layered defenses to deter, detect, and punish issues before they spread. Ohios election security measures include year-round voter roll cross-checks, duplicate registration checks, an analytics team for audits, and a dedicated election integrity unit. On election day, photo ID, bipartisan poll workers, public equipment tests, strict ballot handling, and hand-count audits ensure security. Close races highlight the significance of these measures, as even one illegal ballot can flip results. LaRose compares election security to airline safety and bank security, stressing the importance of prevention in keeping problems small. As Congress considers reforms, the focus remains on making voting easy while making cheating difficult, protecting legitimate votes and public confidence in democracy.

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