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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
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.
Dave Yost makes his run for Ohio governor official: Capitol Letter
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.
Who is Dave Yost? What to know about Ohio’s AG who declared for governor’s 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.
Yost, Antani, make candidacy for Ohio governor, secretary of state official
Ohio's attorney general and a former state senator have officially put their names in for top jobs in state government.
Ohio AG Dave Yost officially announces bid for governor in 2026 race
Yost’s bid comes after Vivek Ramaswamy signaled plans to run for governor next year but has not officially announced it.
Ohio Attorney General Yost starts campaign for governor
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. "After receiving a groundswell of support from voters across the state and much prayer and consultation,
Former Republican State Lawmaker Niraj Antani Launches Bid for Ohio Secretary of State
Republican Niraj Antani has launched a campaign to succeed term-limited Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose next year
Former Ohio lawmaker Niraj Antani announces run for secretary of state
Ohio secretary of state candidate Niraj Antani served in the Ohio Senate for three years and six years in the Ohio House.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces bid for governor
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.”
Niraj Antani, Ohio’s first Indian American senator, runs for Secretary of State
The former Republican state senator from Miamisburg announced his 2026 bid for secretary of state Thursday, saying his family’s immigration from British-occupied India gave him a deep appreciation for the right to vote.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is running for governor to replace Mike DeWine
Yost, 68, of Columbus, is pitching himself as the candidate who knows Ohio best after serving as state attorney general, state auditor and a Delaware County elected official. He wants to tackle the ...
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‘I will not fail,’ Dave Yost pledges at start of his campaign for Ohio governor
Attorney General Dave Yost, who’s talked for months about running for governor, announced his intentions to seek the office ...
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Attorney General Dave Yost announces bid for Ohio gubernatorial race; here’s a breakdown of current contenders
Political leadership is shifting in the state of Ohio. Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice President J.D. Vance’s Ohio Senator seat until the November 2026 special ...
Three-way GOP battle takes shape in 2026 Ohio governor’s race: Capitol Letter
Ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Treasurer Robert Sprague, and Attorney General Dave Yost are each expected to ...
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The race for Ohio's next governor, tense stadium talks, plus more top stories
On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.