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The high stakes of election security have increased since the 2020 presidential election. Last year's presidential race entailed a litany of reports, affidavits, and more alleging forms of voter fraud.

Of course, even today, Republicans and Democrats hold greatly differing views on reports of fraud and even the idea of election security itself. Republicans do take fraud reports seriously and seek to prevent any possible future occurrences, hence causing GOP-led states to pass new voting bills.

Meanwhile, Democrats have dismissed all reports of voter fraud and cheating as far-right, baseless talking points. Democrats also continue to falsely allege that attempts to secure elections and implement basic guidelines are acts of racism.

Despite the deep partisanship surrounding even the mere mention of election security, Ohio is working to improve the current accuracy of its voter rolls.

What to know about Ohio's voter rolls

Earlier this month, Frank LaRose, the Ohio secretary of state, shared details about updates made to the state's voter rolls. Per LaRose, the Buckeye State will eliminate inactive voters and voters who either no longer live in the state or at the addresses where they're registered.

Ohio residents who have moved since registering to vote have the responsibility to note this address change and re-register accordingly. LaRose also informed the media that inactive Ohio residents who wish to remain on the state's voter rolls have some options.

These voters can take a serious of election-centered steps. Some of these steps include asking for an absentee ballot, voting in an election within the next four years, etc. However, if voter engagement remains fully inactive between now and 2026, then these voters run the risk of roll removal.

More news from the Ohio secretary of state

LaRose explained the motivations behind the state of Ohio updating its voter rolls. Per the secretary of state, these updates are necessary for a series of reasons.

These reasons entail upholding election security and making the jobs of Ohio election workers and systems easier. LaRose also explained that accurate voter rolls are essential and any errors need to be ironed out ahead of time.

The state of Ohio furthermore has an elections bill currently in the works.