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Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
$92.0K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 20, 2026
Jon Husted is in the news because he is the Republican candidate in Ohio’s closely watched 2026 U.S. Senate race against Sherrod Brown. Recent polling shows the race is essentially tied, and Republicans are planning a major $79 million spending push to defend the seat. Husted is also facing renewed scrutiny over his ties to the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, which he has denied wrongdoing in.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer6 days ago
Expert reveals why Ohio governor, Senate races so tight in 2026
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Ccleveland.com14 days ago
Does Ohio need a constitutional amendment to protect hunting? The Wake Up for Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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AAL.com14 days ago
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
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BNBaltimore News14 days ago
Vance votes in Ohio GOP primaries for state offices, Congress
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Jon Husted for Ohio Republican Senate nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jon Husted for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18
Labor organization
Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Jon Husted for the 2026 Ohio Senate race.
Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council
Public endorsement
Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Jon Husted for the 2026 Ohio Senate race.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66
Labor organization
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 endorsed Jon Husted for the 2026 Ohio Senate race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$10.5M
$7.9M
$5.3M
$2.6M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$10.5M
$8.2M
$2.4M
$147.5K
Source: FEC