Source: Akron Beacon Journal
“The Portage County Board of Elections won’t use sheriff’s deputies to provide security during in-person early voting after hearing concerns about ‘perceived intimidation’ by Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski ‘against certain voters.’ … Zuchowski, a Republican, has drawn national attention for a Facebook post that encouraged people to write down addresses of homes that have signs in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris so that a list could be kept of places to send illegal immigrants, whom he referred to as ‘locust.’ The sheriff’s Facebook comments prompted some residents to file complaints alleging voter intimidation with local, state and federal agencies. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office determined Tuesday that Zuchowksi’s post didn’t violate any state election laws.” (09/23/24)