Gov. Mike DeWine announces his pick for attorney general
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Key Points:
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Public Safety Director Andy Wilson to replace Attorney General Dave Yost, who will resign effective June 7 to join the conservative Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom.
- Wilson has a strong background in law enforcement and public safety, having served as Clark County prosecutor, Ohio National Guard member, and overseen a $2.5 billion biannual budget in his current role.
- Wilson and DeWine have collaborated on various initiatives, including violence reduction and an expedited pardon project, and share a history of working closely together on law enforcement efforts.
- Yost, who has been Ohio's attorney general since 2019 and previously served as state auditor, praised Wilson's appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to continue the office’s mission.
- Yost ended his gubernatorial campaign after the 2025 GOP endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy and has since maintained a low profile, making Wilson's appointment a key leadership transition in Ohio’s Republican leadership.