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Dave Yost drops out of governor’s race, ending a decade-long climb toward Ohio’s top job

For more than a decade, Republican Dave Yost built the kind of resume that once marked a clear path to the governor’s mansion. He rose from Delaware County Auditor to county prosecutor to state auditor and finally to attorney general—each role preparing him for a shot at Ohio’s highest office.

Mahoning Matters · 14h

Most Ohio lawmakers think AG Yost will drop his bid for governor

A majority, 64%, of Ohio lawmakers who responded to a survey think Attorney General Dave Yost will drop his long-planned bid for governor. That includes 68% of his fellow Republicans and 56% of Democrats, according to the Gongwer-Werth Legislative Poll released Thursday.

Crain's Cleveland Business · 1d

Ohio AG Dave Yost suspends his campaign for governor

The field of candidates running to become the next governor of Ohio has narrowed, as current Attorney General Dave Yost, an early entrant in the race, announced Friday, May 16, that he is suspending his campaign.

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AG Yost won’t stand down in 2026 race for governor

In the 2026 Republican primary for Ohio governor, Attorney General Dave Yost finds himself facing ... In 2022, political newcomer J.D. Vance, a venture capitalist best known for writing his ...

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SCOTUS ruling against Yost clears path for effort to abolish qualified immunity for police to advance

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Tuesday, effectively ending his two-year blockade of a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit ...

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Attorney General Dave Yost sues ShotStop Ballistic for selling smuggled body armor to police

Attorney General Dave Yost has sued Vall Iliev, his company and an affiliate for violations of the Consumer Sales Practices Act, according to a Wednesday news release. Ohio Supreme Court declines ...

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'I think I can beat Ramaswamy,' Tim Ryan says of governor's race

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has withdrawn from the 2026 GOP gubernatorial race, while former Democratic congressman Tim Ryan is considering entering the race, citing his strong performance in the ...

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