Ohio Appoints Andy Wilson as Interim Attorney General Following Yost’s Resignation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine named Andy Wilson as the state’s interim attorney general on Monday, filling the vacancy left by outgoing AG Dave Yost, who will step down on June 7 after 25 years in public service.
Wilson, a seasoned public servant with deep roots in Ohio law enforcement and government, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A graduate of Wright State University and the University of Dayton School of Law, he previously served in the Ohio National Guard before climbing the ranks in state leadership.
Since 2022, Wilson has directed Ohio’s Department of Public Safety, overseeing nearly 4,000 employees and managing a $2.5 billion biennial budget. Before that, he worked as a prosecutor in Pike County and served as DeWine’s senior adviser for criminal justice.
“Governor, I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity,” Wilson said during the announcement. “I’ve been honored to serve Ohioans in my previous roles, and I look forward to continuing that work in the Attorney General’s Office.”
Wilson will serve as interim AG for the next seven months, completing Yost’s term.
Yost’s Legacy and Exit
Yost, a Republican, has been Ohio’s attorney general since 2019 after winning election in 2018. Before that, he held the state auditor’s office. He secured reelection in 2022 but abandoned a gubernatorial bid in 2025 when entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy entered the race.
His resignation marks the end of a long career in Ohio politics, where he gained national attention for high-profile legal battles, including antitrust lawsuits and election integrity cases.
What’s Next for Ohio’s AG Office?
The interim appointment comes as Ohio prepares for a heated attorney general race in November. Republican Keith Faber, a former state Senate president, will face Democrat John Kulewicz, who won his primary with 62% of the vote.
Faber, who ran unopposed in the GOP primary, is seen as a strong contender, while Kulewicz aims to flip the seat for Democrats in a state that has leaned Republican in recent years.
Wilson’s interim leadership ensures stability in the office during the transition, but all eyes will be on the November election to determine Ohio’s next long-term attorney general.
— Reported by Nexio News
