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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
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