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Incumbent
Trump EndorsedIncumbentJon Husted
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio
Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
$92.0K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jon Husted is trading at 100% to win the Ohio Republican Senate nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age58 years old (Aug 25, 1967)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Dayton (BA)
Notable personal detailsJon Allen Husted is a Republican U.S. Senator from Ohio, appointed in January 2025 to fill the vacancy created by JD Vance’s resignation and sworn in on January 21, 2025. He previously served as Ohio’s lieutenant governor (2019–2025), Ohio secretary of state (2011–2019), and as a member of the Ohio House, including as Speaker (2005–2009). He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton and worked in economic development before holding elected office. He is married to Tina Husted and they have three children.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts for working families and businesses, voted to preserve and expand recent tax reductions, and advocates preventing tax increases while promoting reduced federal spending and regulatory reform. Has sponsored or supported legislation described as delivering direct tax relief to Ohio households and measures to simplify or lower business taxes. Emphasizes keeping more income in taxpayers’ pockets as part of an economic agenda to boost growth and mobility.
Healthcare
Jon Husted supports rolling back entitlement-style expansions and enacting work requirements and other limits on Medicaid, has backed legislation that reduces federal Medicaid funding, and favors reforms such as freezing or tightening ACA marketplace subsidies while pursuing market-oriented cost controls and price-transparency measures. He has also pushed for targeted federal investment in rural health infrastructure.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement funding, praises ICE and Border Patrol, and emphasizes stopping illegal crossings and fentanyl trafficking while keeping criminals and cartels off U.S. soil. Advocates providing additional resources for border agents, facilities, and related law enforcement measures. Positions frame immigration primarily as a law-enforcement and public-safety issue rather than emphasizing expanded legal pathways or regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports restrictions on abortion access, backs measures to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion, and has criticized the safety and accessibility of the abortion pill. He has referenced personal experiences to express a pro-life viewpoint and has participated in hearings and legislative efforts aligned with limiting abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports increasing domestic energy production including natural gas and LNG, opposes certain EPA regulations seen as threatening grid reliability and business, and has acted to reduce energy-efficiency regulatory burdens. Prioritizes energy independence, affordability, and fewer regulatory barriers while supporting fossil fuel development alongside some clean-energy incentives in legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Jon Husted emphasizes protecting Second Amendment rights and supporting law enforcement while backing measures to better enforce existing laws and improve background-check data systems; he has opposed broad “red flag” laws as inadequately protective of due process.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 10, 2026
Jon Husted is in the news because he is running in a close Ohio Senate race against Sherrod Brown, with recent polls showing the contest either tied or within the margin of error. The race is drawing heavy national spending and attention, and Brown is attacking Husted over rising electricity costs and Husted’s past support for House Bill 6. Husted is also facing renewed scrutiny over the bribery scandal tied to that law, which he has denied wrongdoing in.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer4 days ago
Sherrod Brown, Jon Husted spar over energy costs in Ohio Senate race
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ABAkron Beacon Journal2 months ago
Brown, Husted in virtual tie in Ohio Senate race, new poll finds
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CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer2 months ago
Brown leads Senate race, Ohio governor contest close, new poll finds
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CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3 months ago
Expert reveals why Ohio governor, Senate races so tight in 2026
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Latest Polls
Ohio Senate winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Jon Husted currently averages 46.7%, ranking second in this race, 0.6 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 46.7%Position: secondMargin: -0.6 ptsLatest poll: 44.0% (Aug 11 - 13)Polls included: 18
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 11 - 13.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
18Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$14.4M
$10.8M
$7.2M
$3.6M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$14.4M
$9.4M
$4.9M
$274.5K
Source: FEC