Rep. Humphrey Announces $8.4M for Election-Related Activities Ahead of November Election

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced the Controlling Board’s approval of several funding requests from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office to provide for election-related activities ahead of the November 2024 general election. 

“This $8.4 million investment is critical to ensuring a smooth and accessible election process for all Ohioans,” said Rep. Humphrey. “By funding additional electronic poll books, absentee ballot services, and public service announcements, we are making it easier for Ohioans to exercise their right to vote and ensuring the integrity of our electoral process.”

The funding will be used by the local county boards of election to purchase additional electronic poll books, pay for the printing & mailing of absentee ballots, and produce several election-related public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging Ohioans to register to vote and reminding them to vote on or before Nov. 5.

In addition to funding for new pollbooks, the Controlling Board also approved funding for election-related PSAs and for the printing & mailing of vote-by-mail ballots. The Secretary of State’s office estimates that as many as 8M vote-by-mail ballot applications will be printed, addressed and delivered for the Nov. 5 election.