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The 2026 Ohio Attorney General election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect the Attorney General of Ohio. Two-term incumbent Dave Yost is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Keith Faber, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (2019–present)[2]
Declined
- Vivek Ramaswamy, former CEO of Roivant Sciences (2014–2021) and candidate for president in 2024 (running for governor)[3]
Endorsements
Keith Faber
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Elliot Forhan, attorney and former member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 21st district (2023–2025)[6]
- John Kulewicz, Upper Arlington city councilor[7]
Publicly expressed interest
- Elliot Kolkovich, Summit County Prosecutor[8]
Potential
- Steve Dettelbach, former director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (2022–2025) and former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio (2009–2016)[9]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] | Likely R | August 21, 2025 |
References
- ^ Tebben, Susan. "Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspends campaign for governor • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Bischoff, Laura A. "Republican Keith Faber announces run for Ohio attorney general". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Pope, Zurie (February 25, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy officially launches bid for Ohio governor in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ "The Central Midwest Carpenters is proud to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor, Keith Faber for Ohio Attorney General, and Robert Sprague for Ohio Secretary of State". Central Midwest Carpenters on Facebook. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ Kasler, Karen (August 27, 2025). "Club for Growth backs Faber for AG with first endorsement in 2026 elections in Ohio". The Statehouse News Bureau. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Ohio Capital Journal. "Former state lawmaker announces run for Ohio Attorney General • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 11, 2025). "Columbus-area lawyer joins Democratic race for Ohio attorney general in 2026". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (August 21, 2025). "PUCO policy change reins in utility company power: Capitol Letter". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ "After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026". AP News. March 14, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ "State Attorneys General: The Top Races to be "Top Cop"". Sabato's Crystal Ball. August 21, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites
- Keith Faber (R) for Attorney General
- Elliot Forhan (D) for Attorney General
- John Kulewicz (D) for Attorney General
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