August 20, 2026

Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office partners with Walmart to supply PPE to boards of election across Ohio


800,000 masks, 27,000 gowns, and 29,000 face shields were sorted and handed out at Walmart’s Distribution Center in Washington Court House. COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the November election draws closer, Walmart has partnered with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to help keep voters and poll workers safe across the Buckeye State. After more than 850,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) were donated/purchased by Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration to be given to the boards of election across Ohio, Walmart helped to coordinate the handing out of the PPE from its Washington Courthouse Distribution Center.  According to a release from LaRose’s office, 800,000 masks, 27,000 gowns, and 29,000 face shields were sorted out and distributed.  MORE: VOTER GUIDE | Everything you need to know about Ohio’s 2020 election from important dates to finding your polling place “Businesses across Ohio have stepped up to make sure voters and election officials have…

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