Keith Faber

Why they say you should vote for them

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

• Says his attorney general's office would focus on public safety and actively support Ohio police and prosecutors.[1]
• Points to his auditor's office record, which his campaign says includes 170 convictions of public officials and more than $29 million in findings for recovery.[4]
• Proposes a Health Insurance Denial Resolution Program in the attorney general's office to help consumers fight denied claims.[3],[7]
• Says he will defend constitutional rights, including religious liberty and Second Amendment rights.[2],[3]
• Says he would serve as an attorney general for all Ohioans, noting his office has convicted officials of both parties.[7]

Background

• Auditor of State, State of Ohio · 2019–present[5]
• State Representative (District 84), Ohio House of Representatives · 2017–2018[5]
• President of the Ohio Senate, Ohio Senate · 2013–2016[5],[2]
• State Senator (District 12), Ohio Senate · 2007–2016[5]
• State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives · 2001–2006[5]
• Founder and attorney, Faber & Associates (civil litigation and mediation firm), Celina[5]

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Public Administration and Policy (1988), Oakland University[5]
• J.D. (1991), The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law[5],[2]

Where they stand

• Public Safety
  Says he would address the drug epidemic through addiction treatment, prosecuting suppliers and supporting recovery, and supports President Trump's border security policies to stop drugs and illegal immigration.[3]
• Health Care
  Proposes a division of the attorney general's office staffed with health insurance (ERISA) lawyers to help consumers resolve denied claims.[3],[7]
• Consumer Protection
  Says he would increase enforcement against fraud, scams and cybercriminals, especially those targeting seniors, and hold businesses accountable for deceptive practices.[3]
• Criminal Justice
  Supports the death penalty. Supports police use of Flock license-plate cameras with safeguards, says misuse should be a felony, and says warrants should be considered for tracking a person's movements.[7]
• Elections & Democracy
  Says the attorney general should be able to ensure ballot-petition summaries are accurate and that the legislature should clarify the office's authority.[7]
• Abortion
  Describes himself as pro-life; said the 2023 constitutional amendment took abortion issues mostly off the table, and Signal Statewide reported he said the six-week ban 'probably' violates the constitution.[6],[7]
• Legal Priorities
  Says the attorney general has a constitutional duty to defend laws passed by the General Assembly and should appoint independent counsel if unable to do so in conscience.[7]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words