David Anthony Yost (born December 22, 1956) [1] is an American politician and lawyer who currently serves as the 51st Attorney General of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, Yost previously served as Ohio State Auditor.

AG Yost is committed to post-investigation transparency in fatal officer-involved critical incidents, providing the public access to the full investigative case file.

Jan 23, 2025 · Who is Dave Yost? Yost began his political career as a Delaware County auditor before winning the county prosecutor's job. He won his first statewide race in 2010, becoming Ohio's auditor before ...

Jan 23, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Monday he’s running for governor in 2026. Yost is seeking the Republican nomination to replace term-limited Gov. Mike ...

Dave Yost was re-elected as Ohio’s 51st attorney general on Nov. 8, 2022, receiving more votes than any other attorney general in the state’s history. During his first term as the state’s chief legal officer, he quickly gained a national reputation as a fearless advocate for the rule of law — or, as he puts it, “the same rules for ...

Jan 23, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio—Attorney General Dave Yost is making official what’s been perhaps the most poorly kept secret in Ohio politics the past two years: He’s running for governor in 2026.

Jan 23, 2025 · FILE - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks during a campaign rally for Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, in Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon ...

Dec 4, 2024 · TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost confirmed to WTOL 11 via Zoom Wednesday that he plans to run for governor in the state's next gubernatorial election.

Jun 25, 2024 · As Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost jockeys for a run for governor in 2026, he is leaning heavily into conservative Republican issues and taking on high-profile cases.

Since his inauguration in January 2019, current Attorney General Dave Yost and his staff have been working to help chart a strong future for Ohioans by fighting injustice, righting wrongs, and otherwise protecting the state and its families.