Keith Faber seeks Ohio attorney general in 2026 race

Keith Faber, Ohio's state auditor, is running for attorney general as a Republican in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democrat John J. Kulewicz, according to BallotReady election data.

Faber announced his candidacy on Jan. 27, 2025, according to his Wikipedia biography, pointing to his background as a lawyer, legislator and state auditor. The attorney general is Ohio's chief legal officer. The office holds authority over consumer protection, public corruption prosecution and legal challenges that affect residents statewide, including in Montgomery, Blue Ash and Sycamore Township.

Candidate information

Party: Republican
Hometown: Celina, Ohio
Born: Jan. 19, 1966, in Troy, Missouri
Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration and policy, Oakland University (1988); law degree, The Ohio State University (1991)
Law practice: Founder and principal partner of Faber & Associates, a civil litigation and mediation firm in Celina

Faber has served on the Ohio State Bar Association's Public Understanding of the Law Advisory Board and the editorial board of Ohio Lawyer Magazine, according to his Wikipedia biography. He belongs to the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys and the Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association.

Experience and public service

Faber has held elected office in Ohio for more than two decades, according to BallotReady profile data:

State representative, District 84 (2001–2007 and 2017–2019)
State senator, District 12 (2007–2016), including a term as president of the Ohio Senate (2013–2016)
State auditor (2019–present)

As auditor, Faber said his office has overseen the convictions of more than 155 public officials and spearheaded audits that identified billions in unemployment fraud and abuse, according to the Ohio Auditor of State website.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Faber's campaign materials and BallotReady candidate responses. All positions below are the candidate's own stated claims.

Consumer protection and public safety: Faber said he would increase enforcement against predatory companies and cybercriminals that target vulnerable Ohioans, especially seniors facing financial exploitation. He said he would hold businesses accountable for deceptive practices and educate the public about their rights.

Drug epidemic and human trafficking: Faber said he would address Ohio's drug crisis by reducing demand through addiction treatment, prosecuting suppliers and supporting recovery efforts. He said he would work with law enforcement, nonprofits, faith groups and community leaders to identify trafficking networks and prosecute offenders. He said he would expand access to recovery services, safe housing and job training for survivors.

Immigration and border security: Faber said he would address the impact of illegal immigration and cartel activity on Ohio communities by supporting President Trump's strict border security policies. He said he would fight against federal policies that undermine state authority.

Economy and regulation: Faber said he would advocate for lower taxes, cut regulation and red tape, and protect consumers from fraud, scams and unfair business practices.

Government transparency: In his auditor campaign materials, Faber said he would work with local government agencies to make commonly requested public records available online.