Sykes Statement on LaRose's New Ballot Drop Box Directive

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) issued the following statement in response to Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s decision to allow county boards of elections to install multiple absentee ballot drop boxes – but only at their offices: “Placing multiple drop boxes at the same location does not simplify Ohio’s voting process. Secretary of State LaRose had the opportunity to make it easier for all Ohioans to vote, but he chose not to do so. Unfortunately, leaders in Ohio lack the political will to expand voter access and increase participation in our elections. I encourage all Ohioans who are planning to vote by mail to request their absentee ballots as soon as possible and make a plan for how they will return them to their county board of elections.”