Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) announced Thursday he’s running to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the first major GOP candidate to declare a bid. “I’m officially running to be Ohio’s next governor.

Attorney General Dave Yost, who’s talked for months about running for governor, announced his intentions to seek the office next year. Yost, a Republican, said Thursday: “After receiving a groundswell of support from voters across the state and much prayer and consultation,

The 68-year-old Yost is the third candidate to officially announce a bid to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine.

Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday his 2026 candidacy to replace term-limited Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and lead the state’s executive branch.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is tossing his hat into the ring to run for Ohio Governor. Current Governor Mike DeWine is term-limited out, and the former Lieutenant Gov. Jon Husted was recently appointed to replace JD Vance as an Ohio US Senator. Yost announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2026.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is putting his hat in the ring for the governor's seat. Yost announced his candidacy for the 2026 governor's race.

Yost’s bid comes after Vivek Ramaswamy signaled plans to run for governor next year but has not officially announced it.

Mike DeWine will ... to replace term-limited DeWine as governor. His appointment ensures he'll avoid a bruising Republican primary for governor that could include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Attorney General Dave Yost and Treasurer ...

Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of Ohio, his home state.

Vivek Ramaswamy, former DOGE member and biotech entrepreneur, is preparing to run for Ohio governor. Despite past political struggles and mixed reactions, he gains popularity among Trump supporters. His candidacy challenges established Republican figures like Attorney General Dave Yost,

Attorney General Dave Yost is now in the race for the Republican nomination for governor next year, after weeks of teasing a campaign.