Even with an election just past, there is not much time before we must turn our attention to the May 2025 election in Ohio.

Eligible voters must not sit this one out, believing the heavy lifting is done for a while.

In fact, decisions that have a much greater chance of affecting our everyday lives will be made this spring — city councils, ballot issues … there is a lot on which we must weigh in.

To that end, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has issued a reminder that the Buckeye State is in the completion phase of Ohio’s 2021 General Voter Records Maintenance Program. The idea was to remove abandoned and/or inaccurate voter registrations from the rolls while protecting the rights of active voters.

“This careful and deliberate process ensures that every eligible voter can cast their ballot while removing outdated registrations that could compromise election integrity,” LaRose said.

All potentially affected voters will receive a “registration readiness notice” by March 5. His office says no voter registrations will be canceled before the May 2025 primary election.

“Voters can easily maintain their registration by voting, updating or confirming their information, or responding to mailed notices,” according to information from LaRose’s office.

Don’t wait. The process is simple.

Register or check your voter registration status at VoteOhio.gov.