DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, but Husted recently accepted DeWine's appointment to the U.S. Senate, replacing Vice President JD Vance.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he's running for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine in 2026.

Political leadership is shifting in the state of Ohio. Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice President J.D. Vance’s Ohio Senator seat until the November 2026 special election,

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.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) announced Thursday he’s running to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the first major GOP candidate to declare a bid. “I’m officially running to be Ohio’s next governor.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he's running for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine. Yost, 68, of Columbus, is pitching himself as the candidate who knows ...

CINCINNATI (ENQUIRER) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he’s running for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine, our partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer report.

(The Center Square) – Just months after the last election season ended, the next one is heating up in Ohio. Nearly two years from the 2026 midterms, candidates have already announced for governor, and another is taking aim at attorney general.

Ohio legislative leaders have foregone the splashy press conferences rolling out priority bills at a rapid pace.

Several high profile politicians will be "termed out" as we head into the 2026 election. See the full list below.

In her first interview since declaring a run for governor, Dr. Amy Acton explained her decision and also the disagreement with Gov. Mike DeWine that ultimately led to

The Republican candidates for next year’s statewide races are starting to come into focus. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, the former