The 2026 Ohio Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the attorney general of Ohio. The winner will succeed Republican incumbent Andy Wilson, who succeeded Dave Yost after his resignation. Yost was ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. Primary elections were held on May 5.
Interim appointment On May 7, 2026, Dave Yost announced he would resign as attorney general effective June 7, 2026. On May 11, 2026, Governor Mike DeWine announced that Andy Wilson, the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, would serve out the remainder of Yost's term.
Candidates Appointee Andy Wilson, director of Ohio Department of Public Safety (2022–2026)
Considered but not appointed Keith Faber, Ohio state auditor (2019–present)
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Keith Faber, Ohio state auditor (2019–present)
Declined Vivek Ramaswamy, former CEO of Roivant Sciences (2014–2021) and candidate for president in 2024 (running for governor)
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee
John Kulewicz, Upper Arlington city councilor
Eliminated in primary
Elliot Forhan, former state representative (2023-2024)
Endorsements
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball August 21, 2025
Post-primary endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KeithFaber (R) JohnKulewicz (D) UndecidedTulchin Research (D)July 29 – August 4, 2026600 (LV)± 4.0%32%36%32%Tulchin Research (D)June 2–4, 2026600 (LV)± 4.0%34%34%32%
Results
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links Official campaign websites Keith Faber (R) John Kulewicz (D)