The 68-year-old Yost is the third candidate to officially announce a bid to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost officially announced his candidacy for governor in 2026 on Thursday, ending months of speculation as the candidates to replace current Gov. Mike DeWine continue to line up.
“This is my heart, my home,” Yost said in his campaign statement. “I work for the people of Ohio, and I love my bosses. From the time I get up in the morning until I go to bed at night, I’m thinking about them and our future.”
The 68-year-old Yost was elected as the state’s attorney general in 2018, then was re-elected in 2022. Previously, he served two terms as Ohio auditor and the Delaware County prosecuting attorney. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism at Ohio State University, then attended Capital University Law …