Faber seeks Ohio attorney general in Nov. 3 race

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

Faber announced his campaign on Jan. 27, 2025, according to his Wikipedia biography, citing his background as a lawyer, legislator and state auditor. He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

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); juris doctor, The Ohio State University (1991)
Law practice: Founder and principal partner of Faber & Associates, a civil litigation and mediation law firm in Celina

Experience and public service

Faber has held elected office in Ohio for more than two decades. He served as state representative for District 84 in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. He then served as senator for District 12 in the Ohio State Senate from 2007 to 2016, including a term as president of the Ohio Senate from 2013 to 2016, according to his Wikipedia biography. He returned to the Ohio House as District 84 representative from 2017 to 2019.

Faber has served as state auditor since 2019. His office's website states he has overseen the convictions of more than 155 public officials and spearheaded audits that identified billions in unemployment fraud and abuse.

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

On the issues

The following positions are stated by Faber on his campaign website and through BallotReady candidate responses. Some positions were originally stated during earlier campaigns and are presented as the candidate's most recent available statements. All claims below are the candidate's own.

Criminal justice and public safety: Faber said he would increase enforcement against predatory companies and cybercriminals targeting vulnerable Ohioans, especially seniors facing financial exploitation. He also pledged to combat human trafficking by working with law enforcement, nonprofits, faith groups and community leaders to identify trafficking networks and prosecute offenders. On the drug epidemic, Faber called for addiction treatment, prosecution of suppliers and recovery support for victims.

Consumer protection: Faber said he would protect consumers from fraud and scams, holding businesses accountable with strict penalties for deceptive practices.

Immigration: 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 advocates for cutting regulation and lower taxes. He said he recognizes the importance of job creation and economic development.

Education: Faber said he supports more affordable and efficient higher education.