Husted, Jon

Jon Husted represents Ohio in the U.S. Senate as a Republican, having been appointed to the seat in January 2025 following the resignation of JD Vance, who became vice president. Before entering the Senate, Husted built a career in Ohio state politics spanning more than two decades. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009, including five years as Speaker, then represented a portion of Montgomery County in the Ohio Senate. He served as Ohio's Secretary of State for eight years (2011–2019) and as Lieutenant Governor alongside Governor Mike DeWine from 2019 to 2025.

In the Senate, Husted serves on five committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Environment and Public Works; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and the Special Committee on Aging. His committee assignments reflect a focus on healthcare, environmental policy, workplace safety, and support for small businesses. He is also active in education and retirement security issues.

Husted has sponsored legislation addressing voter identification requirements, critical minerals investment, healthcare competition, and railway safety. His legislative agenda reflects priorities in election administration, economic development, and infrastructure. He is running in the November 2026 special election to retain the Senate seat for the remainder of Vance's term.