May 5, 2026
Frank LaRose attempts to confuse and dissuade voters with disingenuous polling place signs
COLUMBUS, OH — As Ohioans go to the polls today, they may see disingenuous new signage from Secretary of State Frank LaRose that may confuse them or dissuade them from voting – unless they read the fine print.
LaRose’s office designed the sign to highlight threatening language that could lead a voter to believe they need a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship not commonly carried. What is not clear – because it is in the fine print – is that a driver’s license, which most Ohioans use as I.D., is enough documentation under Ohio law to vote.
With the polls open for several more hours Ohioans need to know they can safely cast their ballot with their drivers license, state ID card, or passport.
“In Ohio, we value our freedom to cast our votes and have them counted without interference. But MAGA Republican Frank LaRose is once again using his power to try to confuse voters,” said Innovation Ohio President Michael McGovern. “Let’s be clear about what is happening: politicians like Frank LaRose, Jon Husted, and Vivek Ramswamy know their plans to enrich their billionaire friends at our expense aren’t popular. That’s why they want to block us from voting. Ohioans deserve leaders who respect and protect our freedom to vote and are going to come together across their differences to elect them.”