Jon Husted is a seasoned Ohio politician currently serving in the U.S. Senate, known for his focus on economic growth, election integrity, and workforce development. After early roles as Speaker of the Ohio House, State Senator, Secretary of State, and Lieutenant Governor, Husted has championed business-friendly reforms, advanced technical and vocational training, and played a pivotal role in major business investments like Intel’s manufacturing expansion in Ohio. His tenure as Secretary of State was marked by landmark election administration cases, including a successful defense before the U.S. Supreme Court. Husted remains an influential Republican leader dedicated to strengthening Ohio’s economic and civic landscape.
Quick Facts:
Current Role: United States Senator, Ohio
Previous roles: Lieutenant Governor of Ohio; Ohio Secretary of State; Ohio State Senator (District 6); Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives; State Representative (District 37)
Education: BA in Education and MA in Communications, University of Dayton
Background: Born August 25, 1967, Royal Oak, Michigan; raised in Montpelier, Ohio; married to Tina Husted with three children; Catholic
Career: Oversaw election reforms as Secretary of State; led Ohio House as one of its youngest Speakers; expanded tech and career training as Lieutenant Governor; advanced Ohio’s status as a business and technology hub; appointed to U.S. Senate in 2025
Political positions: Republican; emphasizes economic development, voting system integrity, workforce skills, and streamlined government services
Legislative achievements: Passed Ohio’s most fiscally conservative budget in 40 years; largest income tax cut in state history; sponsored Ed Choice and Choose Ohio First scholarships; defended Ohio’s voter list maintenance before the U.S. Supreme Court; expanded technical job training programs (e.g., TechCred)
Controversies: Led Ohio’s voter roll maintenance process, culminating in the Supreme Court case Husted v. Philip Randolph Institute, which drew national attention to election law and voter rights debates
