Dave Yost — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

51st Attorney General of Ohio (since 2019)
Served as Ohio State Auditor (2011-2019)
Filed lawsuit to block nuclear bailout fees under Ohio's House Bill 6
Defended Ohio abortion law prohibiting abortion six weeks into pregnancy
Supported attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election
Served as Delaware County Prosecutor (since 2003)

Biography

David Anthony Yost is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 51st attorney general of Ohio since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Yost previously served as the state auditor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019.

During his tenure as Attorney General, Yost supported attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He has played a key role in defending an Ohio abortion law that prohibits abortion six weeks into a pregnancy without exceptions for rape or incest.