# Jon Husted

> Jon Husted was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2025 to fill the seat vacated by Vice President J.D. Vance. He previously served as Ohio's Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate (Special Election)
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Ohio (appointed)
- State: OH
- Race: Ohio Senate Special Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Kettering, OH
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://www.husted.senate.gov

## Biography

Jon Husted was born on August 25, 1967, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He earned his B.A. from the University of Dayton. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009, including as Speaker. He served as Ohio Secretary of State from 2011 to 2019, and as Lieutenant Governor under Gov. Mike DeWine from 2019 to 2025. Gov. DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate in January 2025.

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Dayton
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2025–present); Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–2025); Ohio Secretary of State (2011–2019)
- Public service: Ohio House of Representatives (2001–2009); Ohio Secretary of State (2011–2019); Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–2025); U.S. Senator (2025–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Sherrod Brown](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/sherrod-brown-oh-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate special election in Ohio — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Ohio
- Senator Jon Husted — Official Senate Website: https://www.husted.senate.gov/about/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:51:26.279Z

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