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Jon Husted
Politicians/Jon Husted
Jon Husted (R)
Senator (OH)
Running for re-electionU.S. Senate · OH · Nov 3, 2026
About Jon Husted

Meet Senator Jon Husted

Senator Jon Husted Leads with Conservative Principles

Family. Faith. Freedom. Senator Husted has spent his entire career creating a strong economy, a thriving community, and a pro-business environment Ohioans can rely on.

Helped bring in the largest economic development deal in state history with Intel’s chip manufacturing facility in Licking County

Pioneered job training through business-driven programs like TechCred and Industry Sector Partnerships

Senator Jon Husted Delivers Real, Meaningful Solutions

As Lt. Governor, Jon was a leader in meaningful regulatory reform to implement technology, eliminate fraud and waste, and save millions of taxpayer dollars.

Founded InnovateOhio to reduce costs and eliminate government waste

Cut the need for people to visit government offices by implementing Online Driver’s License Renewal, Online Title Transfer, and other digital services

Senator Jon Husted Stands Up for Our Values

Throughout his time in office, Jon has been a proven conservative champion for the values Ohio families care about the most.

Champion for life whose own started in foster care before being adopted by his parents, Jim and Judy Husted

Proud supporter of our police who worked to secure millions in funding for law enforcement agencies

Senator Jon Husted Works for Everyday Ohioans

He has done all of this in just one term as Ohio’s Lt. Governor, but his long record of conservative leadership is clear.

As Ohio’s Secretary of State, he made Ohio the least costly state in the Midwest to start and maintain a business

As Speaker of the House, he led the passage of the most fiscally conservative budget in 40 years while delivering, what was at the time, the largest income tax cut in Ohio’s history

Sourced verbatim from jonhusted.com
Role Summary

Members of the Senate are responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing their state, and providing a check on executive power. Key powers include confirming presidential appointments, ratifying treaties, serving on committees, shaping the federal budget, and conducting impeachment trials. Each senator serves a six-year term and represents their entire state.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
99% · avg 97%
Age
59
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Royal Oak, MI
Residence
Kettering, OH
Born
August 25, 1967
Family
Wife: Tina; 3 Children: Alex, Katie, Kylie
Election Info
DistrictJunior Seat, OH
Current Term01/21/2025 — Present
First Elected01/17/2025
Next Senator Election2026
Education
BA, Education
University of Dayton
1985-1989
MA, Communications
University of Dayton
1989-1992
Political Career6
Senator
Ohio State Senate
2008-2010
Speaker
Ohio State House of Representatives
2005-2009
Representative
Ohio State House of Representatives
2000-2008
Secretary of State
State of Ohio
2010-2019
Lieutenant Governor
State of Ohio
2019-2025
Senator
United States Senate, Ohio
2025-present
Professional Background6
Commission Assistant
Montgomery County Commissioner Don Lucas
1993-1997
Vice-President
Business and Economic Development, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
1997-2000
Deputy Campaign Manager
Davis for Congress
1991-1992
Public Relations Account Executive
David K. Burnap Advertising
1992-1993
Former Director/Vice President
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Color Commentator
Football Radio and Television Broadcasts, University of Dayton
1994-1998
Organizations13
The Ohio Arts Council
Member
Tech Prep Consortium
Board Member
Local Option Workforce Investment Board
Governor's Appointee
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Former Vice President
Kettering Enterprise Zone Review Board
Former Member
Saint Albert's Catholic Church
Member
present
Kettering Enterprise Zone Review Committee
Former Member
Montgomery County Workforce Development Board
Member
Dayton Area Air Passenger Service Committee
Former Member
National Association of Secretaries of State Election Committee
Co-Chair
present
InnovateOhio
Director
present
Ohio Common Sense Initiative (CSI)
Overseer
present
Ohio Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation
Director
present
Committees10
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Environment and Public Works
Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Special Committee on Aging
Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety
Subcommittee on Education and the American Family
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
Recent votes5
S 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026Voted YesHR 3633Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act)Voted YesHR 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Voted YesHR 5334Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025Voted YesS J Res 187A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)"Voted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
99% · avg 97%
Age
59
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Royal Oak, MI
Residence
Kettering, OH
Born
August 25, 1967
Family
Wife: Tina; 3 Children: Alex, Katie, Kylie