In The News 7 May 2026

Governor DeWine statement on resignation of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

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COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign his office effective June 7:

“I am grateful for Attorney General Yost’s long career in public service, from serving as Delaware County Auditor, Delaware County Prosecutor, Auditor of State, to Attorney General of Ohio. I wish him the best in his next endeavor.

“Having served as Ohio Attorney General, I know how important this office is and the great work done by its employees. I will give the appointment of someone to serve as Attorney General thoughtful and deliberate consideration.”

Dave Yost joins Alliance Defending Freedom
  
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and Chief Counsel Kristen Waggoner announced Thursday that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will join ADF as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation.

ADF is the world’s largest legal organization committed to advancing every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. With litigation and public policy spanning six continents, ADF fights in the most consequential legal and cultural battlegrounds of our time – preserving free speech, religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Together with its allies and attorney network of over 5,000, ADF works to ensure that all might be free.

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