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Ohio's Voter Data Transfer Sparks Privacy Controversy

3/11/2026

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Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R-Ohio) transferred voter data for nearly 8 million residents to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
LaRose said the handover was part of a DOJ investigation into voter roll maintenance.
Kathleen Clyde, chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, condemned the action as violating voters' privacy.
The DOJ has sought voter databases from multiple states while compliance varies due to privacy concerns.

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Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R-Ohio) transferred voter data for nearly 8 million residents to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
LaRose said the handover was part of a DOJ investigation into voter roll maintenance.
Kathleen Clyde, chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, condemned the action as violating voters' privacy.
The DOJ has sought voter databases from multiple states while compliance varies due to privacy concerns.