The Akron Press Club is pleased to host the two candidates for Ohio Auditor this spring.
On Friday, May 29, Secretary of State Frank LaRose will speak about his campaign and priorities for the state.
LaRose, a Republican, is a native of the Akron area. He served as a state senator for Ohio's 27th Senate District for two terms and was elected Ohio Secretary of State in 2018 and 2022.
After graduating from Copley High School, LaRose enlisted in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne and eventually served in the U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret. He recently returned from a six-week deployment with the Ohio Army National Guard in Eastern Europe.
LaRose holds a B.S. in consumer affairs and business from Ohio State University.
Proceeds from Akron Press Club events fund scholarships for journalism and public relations students. Between the Press Club and the John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund, scholarships of $5,000 were awarded to 11 students in 2026. The Press Club sincerely thanks Summit County, Dr. Aileen Thong, Elizabeth Bartz and Bruce Winges for their donations to the scholarship fund.
Register online.
Event Details
Program: Frank LaRose at the Akron Press Club
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026.
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30. Speech will begin at noon.
Place: Goodyear Hall, 1201 East Market St. Akron, OH
Cost: $35 per individual; $280 for a table of 8. Fast and easy online registration.
Or contact the Press Club administrator, at akronpressclub@gmail.com.
Advance sale tickets only.
Reservation deadline: Friday, May 22.
Cancellations: Cancellation requests must be received no later than Thursday, May 21. After that time, there will be no refunds and an invoice will be issued for payment.