The Logan County Republican Party endorsed Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s bid for Ohio Governor Monday, March 31, during its annual Lincoln Dinner at the Winner Harvest Barn, 7317 State Route 47, DeGraff.
Yost, the event’s keynote speaker, unscored his track record of fiscal responsibility and enforcement of government ethics as he made his gubernatorial case to the local GOP.
Logan County Commissioner Mike Yoder introduced Yost, recalling how their paths first crossed 25 years ago when both served as county auditors—Yoder in Logan County and Yost in Delaware County. Yost also gave a nod to Logan County Central Committee member and Chairwoman of the Logan County Republican Party Ranae Lentz, calling her his, “best friend in politics.”
During his speech, Yost reflected on his tenure as Ohio Auditor, where he identified $260 million in state inefficiencies.
“I was DOGE before DOGE was cool,” he said. As Ohio Attorney General, Yost has continued his focus on accountability, citing more than 100 criminal referrals as evidence of his commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars.
“That’s how you can trust that I’m going to do what I say I’m going to do,” Yost said. “Because I’ve been doing these things my entire career in politics.”
Yost said his campaign is focused on setting and achieving goals, rather than try to solve a laundry list of problems. He outlined priorities such as reducing the state’s average age; increasing literacy rates; and boosting Ohio’s energy production for in-state use.
“We’re the 16th oldest state in the nation,” he said. “Our population needs to get younger.”
Yost also detailed a plan to curb rising property taxes. His proposal includes a freeze on property taxes for all homeowners once they reach age 70, along with broader efforts to address how inflation impacts tax assessments.
Yost closed by praising local officials, acknowledging the hard work they do to keep government functioning. “The real work happens at the local level,” he said, encouraging city and county leaders to continue their efforts in serving their communities.