A Dem candidate for Ohio Attorney General faces backlash, stands by comments about killing Trump

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General is receiving backlash after making comments about killing President Donald Trump through legal conviction and “capital punishment.”

Elliot Forhan is a former state representative who is set to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Attorney General against John Kulewicz in May. Kulewicz is a longtime member of the Columbus-based law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease.

Forhan started a firestorm on social media Tuesday after …

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