Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has officially launched his bid for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 election. Yost, known for his conservative stance and advocacy for Ohio's interests, highlights his accomplishments as attorney general, including defending Second Amendment rights, challenging the Biden administration, and securing a victory against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 election on Thursday. Yost has a long history of public service in Ohio, having previously served as state auditor and Delaware County prosecutor and auditor. His statement emphasizes his commitment to conservative principles and his advocacy for Ohio's families, businesses, and taxpayers, positioning himself as a champion of President Trump's agenda at the state level.
Yost expressed his deep connection to Ohio in his statement, saying, 'This is my heart, my home. 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.' During his tenure as attorney general, Yost has consistently defended Second Amendment rights and challenged the Biden administration's open-border policies in court. He achieved a significant victory by successfully arguing against federal overreach, resulting in a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses.Yost's legal actions have also extended to combating public corruption, with a pioneering case against a major energy corporation that saved Ohio taxpayers over a billion dollars. He has also defended policies protecting girls' sports and shielding minors from irreversible gender transition surgeries, aiming to safeguard future generations in Ohio. Yost is expected to face a competitive Republican primary, potentially including former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who gained national recognition in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, former Ohio representative, Ann Kirkpatrick, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, announced this month that she'll run as a Democrat. 'I am answering the call to duty,' Yost said in his statement. 'I will be faithful. I will not falter, and I will not fail.
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