Columbus, ohio — Ohio attorney general dave yost recently confirmed that he plans to run for governor in 2026, though he has yet to make an official announcement. In a conversation with 10tv, yost explained that after being urged by many across the state to consider running, he decided it was his duty to offer an alternative leadership path.
Yost suggested that ohio could continue with incremental progress or pursue more bold and purposeful leadership, referencing other states as examples of stronger governance.
When asked about his focus as a potential governor, yost teased that details would be shared soon, hinting that he would make an official announcement in early 2025, likely in february.
Yost, first elected as ohio attorney general in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, has had a long career in public service. Before his current role, he served as ohio’s auditor of state from 2011 to 2019 and held several positions in local government, including serving as the delaware county auditor and prosecutor.
In addition to yost, 10tv reached out to lt. Gov. Jon husted’s team about his plans for the 2026 race. According to husted’s team, he will announce his intentions in early 2025. This sets the stage for a potential showdown between yost and husted, both prominent republican figures, as they consider a bid for ohio’s top office.