Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to resign from his position eight months before his term concludes, according to reports from Columbus.

Yost is currently ineligible for reelection to his attorney general position. His departure comes after an unsuccessful attempt to launch a gubernatorial campaign for the 2026 election cycle.

The attorney general's gubernatorial ambitions failed to gain sufficient momentum after businessman Vivek Ramaswamy entered the race with backing from President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy's entry into the field appears to have significantly impacted the competitive landscape for Republican candidates seeking the governor's mansion.

Yost's expected resignation would leave the attorney general's office vacant for the remainder of his term. The timing of his departure suggests a strategic decision to step down rather than complete his current tenure in office.

No official announcement has been made regarding the exact timing of Yost's resignation or the process for selecting his replacement for the remaining months of the term.