Ohioans flock to the polls as time to count ballots shortened

Twice as many Ohio voters returned absentee ballots already than in 2016 and nearly triple the number of Ohioans have voted early in person compared to the same time in 2016, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said.

At the same time, LaRose issued a directive that shortened the amount of time boards of elections have to certify ballots following the Nov. 3 general election. That move prompted a letter from Democrats in the Ohio House of Representatives asking LaRose for an explanation and a concern not all ballots would be counted.