Ohio Attorney General Candidates to Face November Election
Keith Faber and John Kulewicz are competing for the top law enforcement post in the state this November 3.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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As Ohio voters prepare for the November 3, 2026, election, state auditor Keith Faber and Columbus-area attorney John Kulewicz are vying to serve as the state's next attorney general. The candidates are centering their campaigns on policing policy, the ongoing FirstEnergy corruption prosecution, and the state's approach to consumer fraud.
Why it matters
The attorney general holds significant power over policing standards and public corruption investigations in Ohio, making the platform differences between the two candidates critical for future state legal operations. The race follows the resignation of Dave Yost and the appointment of Andy Wilson as interim attorney general.
The candidates seek to continue the ongoing prosecution of FirstEnergy following a bribery scheme. Kulewicz has proposed a policy requiring a warrant for law enforcement to access Flock license plate reader data if the request occurs between 48 hours and 30 days of collection.
The players
Keith Faber
He is the current Ohio state auditor and a candidate for the office of attorney general.
John Kulewicz
He is a Columbus-area attorney and an Upper Arlington City Council member seeking the position of attorney general.
Dave Yost
He is the former Ohio attorney general who resigned from the office.
Andy Wilson
He is the current interim Ohio attorney general appointed following the resignation of his predecessor.
The details
Both candidates agree on several major points, including the necessity of guardrails for Flock safety camera usage, continued cooperation between local and federal agencies on immigration enforcement, and the administration of the death penalty. Faber emphasizes his record as state auditor, where he helped convict 170 public officials.
Timeline
The attorney general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Candidates debated in Youngstown in October 2026.
Kulewicz discussed state government spending during an interview in summer 2026.
Legal Context
The attorney general race aligns with the ongoing FirstEnergy bribery scheme litigation as a major litmus test for state-level corruption enforcement. Both candidates have publicly committed to seeing the prosecution through, ensuring continuity in how the state handles high-profile public bribery cases.
Residents should anticipate that policing policies and the state's approach to investigating public fraud may shift based on who wins the election. The proposed changes to surveillance camera data access could also impact how local law enforcement retrieves information from license plate readers.
The takeaway
Voters should weigh the candidates' specific legal proposals against their past records regarding public corruption and surveillance. Understanding these platforms helps citizens determine how their local law enforcement will operate under the next administration.
What happens next
The election for the next Ohio attorney general will take place on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more background on state policing policies, visit Law Enforcement.
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