A Conversation with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose

The Department of Political Science is proud to host Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose for a special campus conversation on Thursday, February 26, at 12:00 PM in Wood Hall 103. This event offers students, faculty, staff, and members of the public an opportunity to hear directly from one of Ohio’s top elected officials about state government, elections, civic engagement, and leadership in public service.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in consumer affairs and business, Secretary LaRose began his career in service by enlisting in the United States Army after high school. He served with the 101st Airborne and later in U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret, completing multiple overseas deployments, including service in Iraq and Kosovo, as well as assignments with a counter-narcotics task force on the U.S.-Mexican border. During his decade in uniform, he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class and earned numerous commendations, including the Bronze Star.

Elected Ohio Secretary of State in 2018, LaRose is focused on strengthening election integrity and supporting business growth across the state. In addition to his public office, he serves on the board of directors for the Ohio History Connection and is active in veteran and community organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in an informative discussion about leadership and the future of Ohio.