John Kulewicz

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he visited all 88 counties in 2025 and that Ohioans deserve an 'independent-minded' attorney general who works for them.[1]
• Says he will take on corrupt politicians and restore transparency and accountability to state government.[1],[4]
• Says he will pursue price-fixing monopolies, scam artists, robocallers, and Medicaid provider and nursing home fraud.[1]
• Says the attorney general has a key role to play in keeping costs down for Ohioans.[2]
• Describes himself as 'a lawyer, not a politician,' citing more than 40 years as a litigator, including cases won at the U.S. Supreme Court and Ohio Supreme Court.[1]

Background

• Member, Upper Arlington City Council · 2020–present[1]
• Litigation attorney (44-year career; retired), Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP[3],[2]
• Law clerk to a federal judge, U.S. federal court[1]
• President, Columbus Chapter, Federal Bar Association[1]
• Board member, Columbus Zoo, Catholic Social Services, Ohio Historical Society, and Ohio Bicentennial Commission[1]

Education

• Bachelor's degree, American History, The Ohio State University[1],[2]
• J.D., Yale Law School[1],[2]

Where they stand

• Public Safety
  Says he would prioritize protecting communities from violent crime and vindicating the rights of crime victims.[2]
• Consumer Protection
  Proposes refocusing the office on consumer fraud, scams, monopoly pricing and corporate abuses, with special scrutiny of anti-competitive conduct involving necessities such as groceries and fuel.[3],[4]
• Energy & Environment
  Says the attorney general's office should intervene more forcefully in regulatory cases that set electric rates.[3]
• Criminal Justice
  Says he has no categorical objection to the death penalty but says it requires great caution because it is irrevocable. Supports a warrant requirement for Flock license-plate camera data older than 48 hours.[4]
• Elections & Democracy
  Says the attorney general must remain strictly neutral in reviewing ballot-petition summaries and ensure each is a fair and truthful summary.[4]
• Abortion
  Declined to say whether specific abortion laws violate the constitution because he may have to defend them, and noted Ohio voters approved the 2023 abortion-rights amendment.[3]
• Legal Priorities
  Says he would shift resources away from out-of-state 'culture war' litigation toward consumer fraud, waste and theft, and would not defend a law that lacks a good-faith legal basis.[4]

Voting record

John Kulewicz has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words