Ohio Attorney General

- Current State AG
- Dave Yost (R)
- Political Party
- Republican
- Assumed Office
2019
- Current Leadership Positions
- NAAG President
Prior to his election as attorney general in 2018, Dave Yost had a long career in public service. He served as Delaware County Auditor from 1999-2003 and County Prosecutor from 2003-2011. In 2011, he became Ohio’s Auditor of State. As State Auditor, he focused on public corruption and uncovering of stolen and misspent public funds. Before he began his public service career, he worked in private practice at the law firm of Burkham, Yost & Fuller, and as a reporter for...
Prior to his election as attorney general in 2018, Dave Yost had a long career in public service. He served as Delaware County Auditor from 1999-2003 and County Prosecutor from 2003-2011. In 2011, he became Ohio’s Auditor of State. As State Auditor, he focused on public corruption and uncovering of stolen and misspent public funds. Before he began his public service career, he worked in private practice at the law firm of Burkham, Yost & Fuller, and as a reporter for the Columbus Citizen Journal. He was reelected for a second term in 2022.
The AG is an elected position in Ohio.
- Next Election:November 3, 2026
- Election Process:Elected
- Term/Limit:4 years / 2 consecutive terms
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