CLEVELAND, Ohio - Former United State attorney Steve Dettelbach announced Tuesday that he would challenge to become the state's next attorney general.
In a written statement released Tuesday morning, Dettelbach says he is focused on dealing with the state's most pressing issues.
“Ohio’s next Attorney General must be someone with real experience dealing with the real threats Ohio faces. These threats include an opioid crisis that is destroying lives, families, and communities. They also include ongoing threats from crime and terrorism, and increasing cyber attacks on our personal, financial, and medical data," Dettelbach writes.
"As U.S. Attorney, I served as the top prosecutor in a district representing more than 6 million Ohioans across 40 counties. I worked hand-in-hand with the dedicated men and women of law enforcement to fight the scourge of opioids and to keep Ohio safe from physical and cyber threats. As Attorney General, my number one priority will always be keeping Ohio safe."
Republican state auditor Dave Yost is currently the only other announced candidate for the office.