The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell,
July 7, 2023
Statement: Ken Blackwell on the Passage of the Enact Data Analysis Transparency Archive (DATA) Act in Ohio
Washington, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Ken Blackwell, Chair of the Center for Election Integrity at AFPI, regarding the passage of the DATA Act in Ohio. The DATA Act establishes new methods of retaining election data, creating better clarity and accountability in election administration.
“Congratulations to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose for introducing the DATA Act and working with the legislature to ensure its successful passage. This landmark legislation will bring consistency and transparency to Ohio elections. AFPI is proud to have been an integral part of educating policymakers and the public about this bill, which is bipartisan and can be used as a blueprint in other states to improve their election records retention. Ohio is leading the Nation in the field of election data retention and charting a new course that more states can follow.”