LaRose releases post-election audits
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced the final results for Ohio’s post-election audit of the November 2024 general election. In total, the results show a 99.99% accuracy rate.
“Ohioans deserve to know that their elections are transparent, accessible, and accountable,” said Secretary LaRose. “As 2024 comes to a close, I am proud to announce yet another 99.9% audit accuracy rate and am grateful for the hard work and dedication of Ohio’s bipartisan election officials who make it happen.”
All 88 counties reported a 100% accuracy rate specifically for the presidential election.
A post-election audit is a comprehensive review of results to verify that the election was accurate. Prior to an election, county boards of elections are required to conduct a full battery of tests called logic and accuracy (L&A) testing on all voting equipment. After each election, a bipartisan team of Republicans and Democrats from county boards of elections compares the tabulated results to the hardcopy paper ballots to ensure fidelity between the two. Unlike other states, Secretary LaRose has required Ohio’s county boards to audit election results after every election.
This month, the Ohio General Assembly enacted legislation to codify the successful practice of requiring a post-election audit after every election. Previously, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed all county boards of elections to conduct a post-election audit after each and every election.
“During my administration, I have required post-election audits after every election, and I am glad to see the General Assembly codify what is clearly a best practice that boosts voter confidence,” added LaRose.
The 2024 general election also showed several extremely close races, emphasizing that even during a high-profile presidential election, every vote counts. With 23 automatic recounts triggered, Ohio saw 3 local issues resulting in a tie vote, 3 contests determined by 3 votes, and 3 contests within a single vote.
“With important local races on the horizon in 2025, it is important to remember that every vote counts,” stated LaRose. “Easy to vote and hard to cheat; that is our continued promise to every Ohioan.”
The full post-election audit report can be found at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2024-offici….
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