In a recent government meeting, Ohio's Secretary of State highlighted the state's commitment to election security and transparency, positioning Ohio as a national leader in elections administration. Over the past five years, significant strides have been made in cybersecurity, including the installation of Albert intrusion sensors at every county board of elections and the hiring of a full-time chief information security officer. These measures, along with five cybersecurity directives, have established Ohio as the most cyber-secure elections administration in the nation.

The Secretary emphasized the importance of transparency in the electoral process, stating that Ohio's elections are an \"open book.\" A notable initiative is the DATA Act, developed in collaboration with the America First Policy Institute, which standardizes and reports election data, allowing the public to scrutinize election finances.

Additionally, the state has implemented a \"registration readiness\" program to ensure preparedness for upcoming elections. This initiative focuses on poll worker recruitment, training, and maintaining adequate supplies, as well as regular maintenance of voter registration lists. The Secretary reaffirmed the state's commitment to upholding the constitutional prerogative that American elections are exclusively for American citizens, ensuring that deceased voters and non-citizens are removed from the voter rolls.

Overall, the meeting underscored Ohio's proactive approach to election integrity, aiming to serve as a model for other states.