Jon Husted

Recent media appearances

• InterviewOct 23, 2026Jon Husted calls for end to war in Iran 'on America's terms,' flexes affordability agendaThe National News Desk / WLOS

Top articles

1. Cleveland 19 NewsSherrod Brown and Jon Husted battle for US Senate seatOct 28, 2026
2. WLWTOhio U.S. Sen. Husted speaks on campaign as he looks to keep seat in NovemberJan 28, 2026
3. NOTUS / Signal OhioHusted leans into Trumpism and Ohio's red electorateNov 4, 2025

Overview

Jon Husted is a Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine in January 2025 to replace JD Vance after Vance became vice president. He previously served six years as Ohio lieutenant governor and eight years as Ohio secretary of state. cleveland19.com signalohio.org

Husted was the Republican nominee in the 2026 special election for the seat and ran against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. cleveland19.com

Platform

• Says the Iran war should end on America's terms with the Strait of Hormuz reopened.wlos.com
• Says local communities should decide on data centers and that data centers should pay for their own power and infrastructure.wlos.com
• Says the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, including tax cuts on tips and Social Security, lowers costs for Ohioans.wlos.com cleveland19.com
• Says ICE's work is needed to find and deport people in the country illegally.wlwt.com