Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he is running to be the next governor of Ohio — wedging the news between the departure from the race of a top rival and the expected entry as soon as next week of a new one.

After nearly two years of hinting at a 2026 run for Ohio governor, Attorney General Dave Yost told Jeremy Pelzer that he’s officially jumping in the race.

Attorney General Dave Yost, who’s talked for months about running for governor, announced his intentions to seek the office next year. Yost, a Republican, said Thursday: “After receiving a groundswell of support from voters across the state and much prayer and consultation,