Overview

• Dave Yost announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Ohio governor's race, citing the difficulty of overcoming Vivek Ramaswamy's strong position in the GOP primary.
• Ramaswamy has secured key endorsements, including those from the Ohio Republican Party, President Donald Trump, and other prominent state leaders.
• The Ohio GOP's endorsement of Ramaswamy, made over a year before the primary, has reshaped the Republican primary landscape.
• Heather Hill, a Monroe County business owner, remains the only other declared GOP candidate, while Dr. Amy Acton is the sole Democratic contender.
• Yost will continue serving as Ohio Attorney General through the end of his term in January 2027, leaving open the possibility of future political endeavors.