Dave Yost

Republican who served as Ohio Attorney General from 2019 until his 2026 term limit, and a would-be governor whose exit reshaped the top of the ticket.

Key facts

• Ohio State Auditor before becoming Attorney General (2019–2026); term-limited.
• Sought the 2026 GOP gubernatorial nomination but withdrew in 2025 after Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy; he then endorsed Ramaswamy.
• Resigned as AG effective June 7, 2026, leaving the office open for the 2026 race.

Connections

• His term limit opens the Ohio 2026 Attorney General Race (Keith Faber vs. Kulewicz).
• Derek Merrin once worked for Yost. Part of the Ohio 2026 Elections backdrop.

Sources

• 2026 Ohio Attorney General election — Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-07-03)
• Vivek Ramaswamy — Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-07-03)
• Amy Acton — Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-07-03)
• Mike DeWine — Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-07-03)