Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently discussed various aspects of election integrity, including the challenges of maintaining accurate voter rolls and the proposed constitutional amendment to change Ohio’s redistricting process. A significant portion of his remarks centered around the importance of the Save Act, introduced by Representative Chip Roy, and its potential impact on enhancing election integrity.

LaRose highlighted the challenges his office faces in managing voter registration and ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls. Despite Ohio having over 8 million registered voters, he emphasized that the number of non-citizens on the rolls is relatively small.

LaRose noted, “The incidence of non-citizens, it’s a small number. It’s hundreds out of that 8 million voter registration list.”

However, he stressed that even a small number of people are concerned and that his office takes these matters seriously.

He explained that maintaining accurate voter rolls is an ongoing process that requires diligence and consistency. “We remove dead voters on a monthly basis,” LaRose said, pointing out that his office recently removed over 500 non-citizens from the voter rolls. This effort aligns with his broader strategy to ensure the integrity of elections by removing inactive registrations and those who are no longer eligible to vote.

Central to LaRose’s discussion was federal support for managing voter registration processes. He expressed frustration with the federal government’s lack of cooperation, which complicates maintaining accurate voter rolls. In this context, he praised the Save Act introduced by Representative Chip Roy, which aims to address these issues nationally.

LaRose described the Save Act as a crucial piece of legislation that could significantly improve the management of voter rolls across the country. He noted, “This is why Chip Roy’s Save Act is so important and something that they should pass early next year.” The Save Act is designed to enhance the integrity of voter registration processes by ensuring better cooperation between federal and state agencies and facilitating more accurate and timely updates to voter rolls.

The Secretary of State explained that the Save Act would help streamline voter registration and prevent non-citizens from being erroneously included in voter rolls. LaRose’s endorsement of the Save Act underscores his commitment to addressing the systemic issues that challenge election integrity. He pointed out that, “A law that’s not enforced is not a law; it’s a suggestion,” highlighting his belief that effective enforcement is crucial to maintaining election integrity.

In addition to his support for the Save Act, LaRose also addressed broader concerns about election laws and voter ID requirements. He criticized Democrats for what he perceives as hypocrisy, noting that while Democrats argue against voter ID laws, they enforce stringent security measures at their own events. He said, “Consider the hypocrisy of the Democrats in Chicago right now. It takes an ID to get into the Democratic Convention and there are miles of walls, but they’ve been telling us that IDs and walls are racist.”

LaRose’s remarks reflect his broader perspective on election integrity and the role of federal legislation in supporting state efforts. By supporting the Save Act and advocating for effective enforcement of existing laws, LaRose aims to ensure that Ohio’s elections remain fair and transparent. He concluded his remarks by directing individuals to the Ohio Secretary of State’s website and his social media platforms for more information and updates on these issues, reinforcing his commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

LaRose’s discussion of the Save Act and related election integrity issues highlights his proactive approach to managing voter rolls and his support for federal legislation that can bolster state efforts. His emphasis on accurate voter registration and effective enforcement underscores the importance of both state and federal actions in ensuring fair and transparent elections.

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