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Jon Husted at a glance
Quick facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Office sought | U.S. Senate, Ohio (special election) |
| Current office | U.S. Senator from Ohio (since 2025) |
| Official bio | Senator Jon Husted |
| Campaign website |
Biography
Husted has served in the U.S. Senate since 2025. He joined the Senate partway through a term, so he is defending a Senate record measured in months rather than years.
Before the Senate, he was Ohio's secretary of state, the office that administers elections. That role gave him a statewide profile and made him the state's chief elections officer.
His committee assignments and floor votes are the main record to check.
Policy positions
This section describes the federal issues an Ohio senator votes on and points to Husted's campaign for his positions.
The economy and manufacturing
Pew Research Center's September 28–October 4, 2026 survey found 84 percent of voters call the economy very important. The Senate votes on spending, tax law, and trade. Husted's campaign is the source for his own proposals.
Elections and administration
Seventy-three percent of voters call the future of democracy very important. Senators vote on federal election law and confirm the judges who hear election cases. Husted's campaign is the source for his own position.
Immigration and the border
Immigration is very important to 59 percent of voters and 72 percent of Republicans. Senators vote on border funding and immigration law. Husted's campaign is the source for his own proposals.
Abortion
Abortion is very important to 46 percent of voters overall. Abortion law is set mainly by states, but the Senate votes on federal legislation and judicial nominees. Husted's campaign is the source for his own position.
Health care
Health care is very important to 68 percent of voters. The Senate votes on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Husted's campaign is the source for his own proposals.
The 2026 race
Husted faces Democrat Sherrod Brown, who held the seat from 2007 to 2025. Ohio's 2026 contest is a special election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and the Ohio voting guide notes the registration deadline has passed.
Republicans hold 53 Senate seats and Democrats 47. Democrats need a net gain of four to reach 51, and a 50–50 chamber would be controlled by Republicans because the vice president breaks ties.
The contrast is tenure: Husted arrived in 2025; Brown served 18 years. The Ohio Senate race hub tracks the matchup, the people desk lists every profile, and the Senate hub tracks the majority.
Polls and money
This profile does not publish poll numbers because we have not verified a survey. See the 270toWin Senate tracker. Campaign finance reports are published by the Federal Election Commission.
Endorsements
No endorsements are listed on this page. We add them as they are announced and name the endorser when confirmed.
Public record
No controversy involving Husted is documented in the sources we reviewed. That is not a finding that none exists. The public record is covered by the Associated Press and by his official Senate office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Jon Husted?
Republican. He is the Republican U.S. senator from Ohio.
How long has Jon Husted served in the Senate?
He has served since 2025. Before that he was Ohio's secretary of state.
Is there a special Senate election in Ohio in 2026?
Ohio's 2026 Senate contest is a special election. The Ohio Senate race hub tracks it.
Who is Jon Husted running against?
Democrat Sherrod Brown, who held the seat from 2007 to 2025.
What does Jon Husted stand for?
His campaign materials are the source for his positions. This profile does not paraphrase a position without a sourced statement.
Sources
- Senator Jon Husted. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Congress.gov. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Ohio Secretary of State. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Associated Press. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- 270toWin: 2026 Senate elections. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
Last updated October 27, 2026. This profile is updated as sourced information becomes available.