# Jon Husted

> Jon Husted has served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio since 2019. He previously served as Ohio Secretary of State from 2011 to 2019 and in the Ohio General Assembly. He is the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate special election in Ohio in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
- State: OH
- Race: Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Ohio
- Race rating: Lean R
- Campaign website: https://jonhusted.com/

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Dayton.
- Professional background: Business executive; political operative.
- Public service: Ohio House of Representatives (2001–2009); Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives (2009–2011); Ohio Secretary of State (2011–2019); Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–present).
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Sherrod Brown](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/sherrod-brown-ohio-d-2026.md) — Democrat

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Jon Husted: https://jonhusted.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.364Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/jon-husted-ohio-r-2026
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