COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2026.
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“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.”
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Yost has served as state attorney general, state auditor, and a Delaware County prosecutor and auditor.
“After receiving a groundswell of support from voters across the state and much prayer and consultation, I am answering the call to duty,” Yost said. “I will be faithful. I will not falter, and I will not fail.”
This comes after former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor earlier this month.
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