COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of the two Republican candidates for Ohio attorney general has decided to run for state auditor, avoiding a primary for former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine.
The decision gives DeWine a clear shot to face Democratic Attorney General Richard Cordray in the fall.
Delaware County Prosecutor David Yost announced he'd switch races Monday. He drew criticism from Republican state Rep. Seth Morgan and his Tea Party backers. Morgan, of Huber Heights, jumped into the auditor's race last week after incumbent Mary Taylor was picked as running mate by GOP gubernatorial candidate John Kasich.
Democratic auditor candidate David Pepper of Cincinnati was outraising Taylor roughly 3-to-1 when she made the move.
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