After a year of voter fraud concerns Ohios election audit lands north of 99% [Video]

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Throughout 2024, Republican officials in Ohio and around the country raised alarms about potential voter fraud ahead of November’s election. But Election Day came and went without a hiccup and a post-election audit released late last month reiterated what many advocates have been saying all along — Ohio’s election system is extremely safe and accurate.

“Ohioans deserve to know that their elections are transparent, accessible, and accountable,” Secretary of State Frank LaRose said in a press release. “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.”

LaRose went on to note that for the Presidential race in particular all 88 counties reported a 100% accuracy rate.

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