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Jon Husted
R · Ohio · 2026 · IncumbentJon Husted is Ohio's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee in the 2026 special election to finish the term. Appointed in January 2025 when JD Vance became vice president, he previously served as Ohio's lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and speaker of the Ohio House. His campaign emphasizes a strong pro-business economy, job training, and cutting government waste.
Priorities
- Grow Ohio's economy and jobs, building on the Intel project and TechCred job training
- Cut government waste and red tape through technology and regulatory reform
- Conservative priorities of family, faith, and freedom
Key voting record
- Supported the 2025 Republican tax law, which created deductions for tips and overtime pay and which he says will save the average Ohio family thousands of dollars. Supported
- Supported the Laken Riley Act requiring federal detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and other crimes, which passed with every Senate Republican in favor shortly after he took office. Supported
- Has served in the Senate since January 2025 after statewide service as lieutenant governor and secretary of state and leadership as Ohio House speaker. Served
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