Stand: An Ohio Life

"If you make a stand, you will be opposed. If you fight, you may lose the fight. But if you don't fight, you may lose everything."

These words by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost are foundational to the years of dedicated service he has given to his home state. That bulldog tenacity was forged at a young age while growing up in a working-class household north of Columbus.

Though he is running for governor of his beloved Ohio home in 2026, Stand: An Ohio Life is no political platform, no blueprint for how he would govern. This book is more useful than that--it is a look inside the mind and soul of a person who offers to lead. Conditions change over time, as do problems and the solutions proposed to solve them. The core of someone seeking the public trust, Yost believes, should grow but not fundamentally change.

Stand is a memoir that comes directly and honestly from Yost's heart, a testament to his journey of growing faith and humanity that shapes enduring values, such as fighting the abuse of power, embracing the dignity and responsibility of the individual, and allowing free speech and the free exercise of religion.

All of us, whether or not we seek public office, would do well to stay curious about these and other beliefs that are fundamental to the strength of our nation. Discover Attorney General Yost's story now, and join him in a commitment to stand for what is right.