The stampede started Thursday when Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, whose yearning for the governor’s office was the worst kept secret in Ohio politics, finally announced he will run for the 2026 Republican nomination.

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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,

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

Ohio's attorney general and a former state senator have officially put their names in for top jobs in state government.

Attorney General Dave Yost, who’s talked for months about running for governor, announced his intentions to seek the office next

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

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. “This is my heart, my home,” Yost said in a media release. “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.”

Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate from suburban Columbus, is one of three major Republican candidates for Ohio governor so far.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced his run for state attorney general. The election isn't until November 2026.

Faber is running to replace Republican Attorney General Dave Yost, who is running for governor. Both men face a 2026 term limit.