Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to resign in one month
Gov. Mike DeWine must appoint a replacement as Yost's departure creates the third statewide vacancy in two years, sources said.
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to announce his resignation on May 7, creating a vacancy in statewide leadership months before the November election, according to two sources.
- Yost, who has served as attorney general since 2019, previously worked as state auditor and Delaware County prosecutor before his gubernatorial bid ended after the Ohio Republican Party endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy.
- Under Article III of the Ohio constitution, Governor Mike DeWine must appoint a successor to serve out the term. This departure creates the third vacancy for statewide office in two years.
- If DeWine appoints State Auditor Keith Faber, the Republican nominee for attorney general, it could trigger a domino effect of new openings. Voters will choose a successor on Nov. 3, 2026.
- Term limits prevented Yost from seeking reelection this year. The last Ohio attorney general to resign was Democrat Marc Dann, who stepped down in 2008 amid a scandal.
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to resign in June to join conservative legal group
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign June 7 to take a job with Alliance Defending Freedom, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative Christian legal nonprofit, according to statements issued Thursday by the nonprofit and Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio AG Dave Yost Resigns, Will Work for Christian Legal Group
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday he is resigning from his role, effective June 7. He will serve as the as vice president of strategic research and innovation with Alliance Defending Freedom. Yost has served as Ohio’s top law enforcement official since 2019 and was preceded by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. He previously served...
Yost to resign as attorney general
Says pursuing another employment opportunity COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General David Yost announced on Thursday that he will resign from his office, effective June 7, to “pursue another employment opportunity.” Yost, who is in his second term as attorney general, would have left office in January had he stayed for his entire second term. “I am grateful for Attorney General Yost’s long career in public service, from serving as Delaware County Audi…
Dave Yost Resigns, Will Work for Alliance Defending Freedom
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday he is resigning from his role, effective June 7. He will serve as the vice president of strategic research and innovation with Alliance Defending Freedom. Yost has served as Ohio’s top law enforcement official since 2019 and was preceded by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. He previously served as state auditor. He also briefly ran for governor for the 2026 election to replace the term-limited DeWine…
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