Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is grateful for Dave Yost’s long career in public service as the state attorney general prepares to leave office, with Yost’s resignation set to take effect June 7.
DeWine said Yost served as Delaware County auditor, Delaware County prosecutor, auditor of state and attorney general of Ohio, and wished him well in his next endeavor. The governor also said he will give the appointment of someone to serve as attorney general thoughtful and deliberate consideration.
The statement leaves the next step in the hands of DeWine, who said he knows how important the office is and how much work is done by its employees. Yost’s departure on June 7 means Ohio will soon need a new attorney general, and DeWine has made clear he will not move quickly for the sake of speed.
That is the tension now: Yost is leaving, but the replacement decision is still open, and the governor is signaling that the office will not be filled casually. The timing makes the announcement immediate, but the appointment itself remains the key unanswered question for Ohio’s legal leadership.