(5-7-26) Multiple credible news outlets have reported that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is resigning from the office today (May 7, 2026) to take a job in the private sector, leaving eight months left in his current term.  

  • Yost has served as Ohio’s AG since 2019 and previously was Ohio’s state auditor.  
  • Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will now have to appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the end of the term in early 2027.  
  • This resignation comes after Yost suspended his 2026 gubernatorial campaign last year when another candidate received key party endorsements.  
  • Yost is term-limited, meaning that he could not run again for attorney general.  
  • His departure could bring more changes among statewide officeholders as the Republican Party prepares for upcoming elections.  

Here are some of the **leading possibilities for who might be appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to fill the rest of Attorney General Dave Yost’s term (which ends January 2027) after his resignation:  

Likely or talked-about options

1. Keith Faber (Republican)

  • Faber (from Celina) is currently Ohio’s state auditor and is the Republican nominee for attorney general in the November 2026 election.
  • Because he’s already nominated and running, appointing him now could give him the advantage of incumbency going into the general election.  

2. Frank LaRose (Republican)

  • Ohio’s Secretary of State and another statewide Republican officeholder.
  • He’s not currently running for AG, but these statewide leaders are often considered for appointments when vacancies open.  

3. A member of Ohio’s legislature or a prosecutor

  • Gov. DeWine could choose someone from the state legislature (like a state senator or representative) or a well-known local prosecutor who has legal and law-enforcement experience.
  • This is a common option when filling interim roles, though specific names haven’t been widely reported yet.  

Why the appointment matters

  • The governor’s appointee will serve only until the newly elected attorney general takes office in January 2027.  
  • Choosing someone already nominated (like Faber) could give that person visibility and “incumbent status” during the election.  
  • It’s also a chance for DeWine to pick someone with legal and political experience who fits his administration’s priorities.  

At this early stage, there are no official names confirmed yet — this is based on lines of discussion from people familiar with Ohio politics. Once DeWine formally announces a pick, news outlets will report it widely.