DeWine appoints Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General, replacing Yost
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Key Points:
- Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Andy Wilson to serve the remainder of the Ohio Attorney General's term following Dave Yost's resignation effective June 7.
- Andy Wilson previously served as director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, a trial prosecutor, Clark County prosecutor, and DeWine’s senior advisor for criminal justice policy.
- Dave Yost praised Wilson's appointment, highlighting his experience and collaboration with law enforcement, while Yost is set to join Alliance Defending Freedom as vice president of strategic research and innovation.
- Yost, who was in his final year as Attorney General due to term limits, had briefly run for governor before suspending his campaign and is known as a principled conservative.
- The November election for Ohio Attorney General will feature Democrat John J. Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber as candidates.