Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he is running to be the next governor of Ohio — wedging the news between the departure from the race of a top rival and the expected entry as soon as next week of a new one.

After nearly two years of hinting at a 2026 run for Ohio governor, Attorney General Dave Yost told Jeremy Pelzer that he’s officially jumping in the race.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined the growing list of candidates to throw their name in the ring for the 2026 race for governor.