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. AG YOST'S TOP PRIORITIES

6 days ago · 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 ...

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 ...

6 days ago · 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 ...

Jan 23, 2025 · OHIO — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost, R-Ohio, officially launched his bid for Ohio governor Thursday, looking to replace Gov. Mike DeWine in 2026. "I'm officially running to be Ohio's next governor," Yost wrote in a post on X.

6 days ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost officially announced on Thursday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for the gubernatorial race in 2026. Since the presidential election ...

Sep 5, 2024 · (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today sued the Columbus City Schools Board of Education for refusing to transport hundreds or thousands of students to charter and private schools despite the district’s legal obligation to provide the bus service.

Jan 23, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. Yost is running to replace term-limited Mike DeWine next year.

Dec 16, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As 2024 comes to a close, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost talked to ABC6 about some of the year's headlines, including immigration, abortion, crime stings, and...