YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections (MCBOE) chairman penned a response letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding the condition and safety of the current board of elections building.

According to a news release on Thursday, MCBOE Chairman David Betras replied to a letter from Secretary LaRose, who inquired about current security and safety standards in place at the current Board of Elections building.

In the letter sent to Chairman Betras, Secretary LaRose references the incident at the Mahoning County Board of Elections building on September 29, 2025, ahead of election day on November 4, 2025.

Additionally, LaRose asks the following questions:

Are the board of elections' facilities in compliance with Directive 2025-29? If not, what specific shortfa

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