Big election season is on its way, and with that comes the responsibility to register to vote. The deadline to register for the May 5th primary is April 6th.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited Allen County to thank poll workers, highlight their crucial role in elections, and promote recruitment efforts ahead of the Nov. 4 local election.

“The purpose of the provisional ballot is, if you have moved and not updated your address, instead of your ballot going through the machine, it’s sealed in an envelope,” Bode said. “When we get it back in the office, we verify that you did not vote at your old address before we process your registration for your new address and count that ballot.”