Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Declares 2026 Gubernatorial Run

Yost becomes the first major Republican candidate to enter the race to succeed term-limited Governor Mike DeWine.

Dave Yost, Ohio's Attorney General since 2019, officially announced his candidacy for governor in a social media post on Thursday.
Yost, a Republican, emphasized his alignment with former President Trump's 'America First' agenda in his campaign announcement.
The 2026 Republican primary is shaping up as a potential three-way race, with Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy expected to enter the race.
Democratic candidates include former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, with others like Allison Russo and Tim Ryan rumored as potential contenders.
Ohio's political landscape has shifted rightward in recent years, with Trump winning the state by significant margins in the last two presidential elections.