who is running for ohio state attorney general

by Michele Gleason V Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 8 min read

Is Ohio attorney general Dave Yost a Republican or Democrat?

The 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.

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Who is the attorney general of Ohio?

Dave Yost (Republican Party)

Ohio / Attorney general

David Anthony Yost is an American lawyer and politician who currently serves as the 51st Attorney General of Ohio. He previously served as Ohio State Auditor, Delaware County Auditor from 1999 to 2003, and Delaware County Prosecutor from 2003 to 2011.

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Is the attorney general of Ohio elected or appointed?

Originally, the attorney general was appointed by the legislature. With the adoption of Ohio's second constitution in 1851, the attorney general became an elected office.

How much does the Ohio attorney general make?

The average salary earned by U.S. governors was $128,735.
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State executive salaries.

Office and current official	Salary
Attorney General of Ohio Dave Yost	$109,985
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose	$60,584/year
Ohio Superintendent of Industrial Compliance and Labor Geoff Eaton
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber

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How do I know if I owe the Ohio Attorney General?

NOTE: For information on paying a tax debt or other debt owed to the state of Ohio, please contact the Attorney General's Collections Enforcement Section online or by calling 877-607-6400.

Are district attorneys elected in Ohio?

Ohio's prosecutors are active in community and civic affairs. From speaking to school children about the dangers of drugs to serving on numerous committees and commissions, Ohio's elected prosecutors and their assistants serve in vital roles.

Who has the most power in Ohio?

This new constitution weakened the General Assembly, but Ohio's legislative branch remained the most powerful branch of the state government. Members of both houses now served two-year terms, but Ohio voters nowelected judges and many state officeholders.

How long is the term of office for members of the executive department in Ohio?

four years

Under Section 2 of Article III of the Ohio Constitution, these state executive branch officials generally hold terms of office of four years and are subject to the following "term limit" provisions (first and second paragraphs):

Can the Ohio attorney general take federal taxes?

Yes. The State of Ohio retains the right to offset any monies owed to the applicant, including federal and state tax refunds.

How much does the US attorney general make?

Attorney General is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule, thus earning a salary of US$221,400, as of January 2021.

Candidates

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Latest 2022 Attorney General polls

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Candidates and election results

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Campaign finance

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News and conflicts in this primary

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