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U.S. Senator · Unexpired term ending 1/3/2029

Jon Husted

Candidate for U.S. Senator, Unexpired term ending 1/3/2029

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Campaign website
jonhustedforsenate.com

U.S. senator since January 2025, appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to the seat J.D. Vance left to become Vice President. Previously Ohio's lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and speaker of the Ohio House.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Housing

  • Introduced bill letting 529 savings fund first-home down payments.In office

    The bipartisan First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, with Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), would allow up to $35,000 in unused 529 savings to be used tax-free.

    Husted leads bill to help Ohioans afford their first home

    Government record · Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted · husted.senate.gov

    “This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsored bill shielding ratepayers from data center power costs.In office

    The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the U.S. House 417-3 on Sept. 16, 2026; Husted's request to pass it in the Senate by unanimous consent was blocked by a Democratic objection.

    Husted bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers blocked from passage

    Government record · Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted · husted.senate.gov

    “The Ratepayer Protection Act would ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers.”
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Environment & parks

  • Co-sponsored bill clarifying Clean Air Act permitting rules.In office

    The New Source Review Permitting Act, led by Sen. Cynthia Lummis, would clarify when New Source Review requirements are triggered.

    Husted introduces bill to streamline permitting process and boost American innovation

    Government record · Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted · husted.senate.gov

    “a bill that would clarify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) interpretation of New Source Review (NSR) requirements under the Clean Air Act.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored bill requiring photo ID to vote.In office

    The bill fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, 52-46.

    Senate votes on Husted photo ID bill

    Government record · Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted · husted.senate.gov

    “The Senate today voted on Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bill to require voters to show photo ID at the polls.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jon Husted on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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