Kulewicz Wins Ohio Attorney General Race
Democrat John Kulewicz narrowly defeated State Auditor Keith Faber, and absentee and provisional ballots are still being counted.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Columbus attorney John Kulewicz, a Democrat, narrowly defeated State Auditor Keith Faber in the Ohio attorney general race, receiving 50 percent of the vote to Faber's 49 percent. Absentee and provisional ballots are still being counted.
Why it matters
Kulewicz plans to investigate why a gap exists between reports of suspected Medicaid fraud, which total billions of dollars, and prosecutions, which have totaled millions. He says Medicaid funding is shrinking, so every dollar is needed.
The race is listed at 50 percent for Kulewicz and 49 percent for Faber, a margin the source describes as narrow. Final totals depend on absentee and provisional ballots that have not yet been counted.
The players
John Kulewicz
A Columbus attorney and Democrat who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and attended Yale, Kulewicz won the Ohio attorney general race.
Keith Faber
Ohio State Auditor who lost the attorney general race to Kulewicz by a narrow margin.
The details
Kulewicz plans to address wage discrepancies, utility rates, and the trial against two FirstEnergy executives accused of involvement in a bribery scandal in Ohio. He will focus on Medicaid fraud cases upon taking office, asking why the gap exists between suspected fraud and prosecutions.
Timeline
Upon taking office, Kulewicz will focus on Medicaid fraud cases.
Political Context
Kulewicz's focus on Medicaid fraud prosecutions reflects a broader Ohio debate over whether state enforcement matches the scale of reported fraud. His plan centers on the shrinking Medicaid funding that he argues makes every dollar essential.
Ohio residents who rely on Medicaid could see changes in how fraud is investigated and prosecuted under the new attorney general. The outcome of the pending absentee and provisional ballot count will determine who holds the office.
The takeaway
The result of Ohio's attorney general race will shape how the state handles Medicaid fraud, making the final ballot count worth following for anyone who depends on the program.
Further reading
Explore more in Elections coverage for the latest on Ohio's attorney general race.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTTE.
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