who is running for ohio attorney general

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Who is running for Attorney General of Ohio in 2022?

RepublicanDave Yost RepublicanJeff Crossman Latest 2022 Attorney General polls The chart below shows the historical percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each candidate in the 2022 Ohio Attorney General election. Discuss this election These are the most engaging discussions about this election. Join the discussion election

Who won the Attorney General of Ohio 2018 election?

Dec 16, 2021 · Rep. Jeffrey Crossman announces for Ohio Attorney General's race Rep. Jeffrey Crossman is the only Democrat so far to throw his hat in that ring. Rep Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) doesn’t have statewide name recognition but he’s thinking that might work to his advantage. He thinks Ohioans will be able to relate to him. “I’m an everyday Ohioan.

Who is running for Ohio Supreme Court?

I’m Jeff Crossman and I’m running for Attorney General. As a state Legislator I’ve seen enough of phony politicians favoring special interests over you and doing their best to divide us. You deserve someone in Columbus LIKE you, fighting FOR you.

What's new at the Ohio Attorney General's Office?

Dec 18, 2021 · State Rep. Jeffrey A. Crossman, D-Parma, has announced a bid to be Ohio's next attorney general. The first-time statewide candidate would likely face off …

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Who is the new Attorney General of Ohio?

Home - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Is Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost a Republican or Democrat?

Republican PartyDave Yost / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia

Is the Attorney General elected or appointed in Ohio?

The office is filled by general election, held every four years. The current Ohio Attorney General is Republican Dave Yost.

How much does the Ohio attorney general make?

The average salary earned by U.S. governors was $128,735....State executive salaries.Office and current officialSalaryAttorney General of Ohio Dave Yost$109,985Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose$60,584/yearOhio Superintendent of Industrial Compliance and Labor Geoff EatonOhio Auditor of State Keith Faber6 more rows

What are the duties of Attorney General Ohio?

The attorney general provides legal representation and advice to all state government departments, agencies and commissions, provides legal opinions at the request of other public officials, and handles all criminal appeals from state trial courts.

What is the role of the Ohio Attorney general?

About the Ohio Attorney General's Office The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections, which, among other duties, advocate for consumers and victims of crime, support the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain laws.

Who is the current US Attorney General?

Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney generalMerrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the 86th United States attorney general since March 2021. He served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. Wikipedia

Who is above the district attorney?

The state attorney general is the highest law enforcement officer in state government and often has the power to review complaints about unethical and illegal conduct on the part of district attorneys.

Who was the last US attorney general?

List of U.S. attorneys generalAttorney GeneralYears of serviceMerrick Garland2021-PresentLoretta Lynch2015-2017Eric Holder2009-2015Michael B. Mukasey2007-200982 more rows

Candidates

The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2022 Ohio Attorney General election. Suggest a missing candidate here.

Latest 2022 Attorney General polls

The chart below shows the historical percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each candidate in the 2022 Ohio Attorney General election.

Gov. Mike DeWine

DeWine is running for reelection in 2022 with running mate Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci

Current job: Founder of LTC Management Services Inc, which manages nursing homes

Farmer Joe Blystone

Current job: Owner of Blystone Farm, a butcher shop, market and steakhouse

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

Whaley is taking another shot at the governor's office after a short-lived bid during the 2018 election. She dropped out and endorsed former Ohio Attorney General Rich Cordray, who later lost to DeWine.

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley

Cranley is taking his first shot at statewide office after serving as Cincinnati mayor and on city council. He has run unsuccessfully for Congress, challenging Republican incumbent Steve Chabot.

Who else might run?

The most likely addition to the gubernatorial field is U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, a Southwest Ohio congressman who has expressed interest in challenging DeWine.

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