Ohio’s statewide election for Attorney General entered its final chapter on Friday when Republican State Auditor Keith Faber publicly conceded the race to Democrat John Kulewicz. In a heartfelt social‑media post, Faber thanked his supporters and expressed confidence that, barring any unexpected provisional or UCAVA ballot patterns, Kulewicz will become Ohio’s next chief legal officer.
Faber’s concession and gratitude
Faber’s statement read, “I want to thank all of our supporters and the great Ohioans who honored me with their votes. I have called and wished Mr. Kulewicz well. Unless there is some unusual vote pattern in the provisional and UCAVA votes, Mr. Kulewicz will be Ohio’s next Attorney General. Again, thank you to all who voted for me and who supported and endorsed our candidacy. Ohio is such a great state and our best days are ahead. Godspeed to all who lead this state and may your focus be on making our children and grandchildren’s future as bright as possible.”
Kulewicz’s response
John Kulewicz responded later that evening, acknowledging the remaining provisional and military ballots while expressing optimism about taking office within seventy days. “I could not be more honored and excited,” he said, adding that the campaign proved “only the impossible is worth the effort.” Kulewicz thanked his family, campaign team, fellow Democrats, and Ohio voters, pledging to serve the people of the Buckeye State.
Vote margin and next steps
The Associated Press reported that Kulewicz leads Faber by just under 28,500 votes with 99 percent of the ballots counted. The race will determine who succeeds interim Attorney General Andy Wilson, who was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine after former Attorney General Dave Yost resigned in June.
Both campaigns have urged Ohioans to respect the democratic process and look forward to a smooth transition. While the final tally is still pending, the narrow margin underscores the importance of every vote and the continued engagement of Ohio’s electorate.
What this means for Ohio
The Attorney General’s office plays a critical role in enforcing state law, protecting consumers, and representing Ohio in legal matters. A change in leadership could bring new priorities to the office, especially on issues such as opioid litigation, consumer protection, and state‑level enforcement of federal regulations. Ohio voters will watch closely as the new Attorney General prepares to assume office.
We will continue to monitor the official certification of results and provide updates as the race is formally called.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
