Biography

Jon Allen Husted, born on August 25, 1967, in Royal Oak, Michigan, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Ohio since January 21, 2025. He was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to fill the vacancy left by JD Vance's resignation to become Vice President. Prior to his Senate appointment, Husted served as Ohio's 66th Lieutenant Governor from 2019 to 2025, where he led initiatives like InnovateOhio, aimed at modernizing state government through technology. His political career also includes roles as the 50th Secretary of State of Ohio , Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives , and State Senator for Ohio's 6th District .

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Dayton, where he played on the Dayton Flyers Football team, contributing to their 1989 NCAA Division III National Championship win.

• Political Experience:

  • Ohio House of Representatives: Elected in 2000, representing Kettering; served until 2009.
  • Twice elected as Speaker of the House .
  • Ohio Senate: Served a short term representing the 6th District .
  • Secretary of State of Ohio: Elected in 2010 and reelected in 2014.
  • Implemented technology to improve services and reduce costs, cutting business filing fees by 21% and operating the office without tax dollars in his final two years.
  • Lieutenant Governor of Ohio: Served from 2019 to 2025.
  • Oversaw the Ohio Common Sense Initiative, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, and InnovateOhio, focusing on regulatory reform, workforce alignment, and government modernization.
  • U.S. Senate: Appointed in January 2025 to fill the seat vacated by JD Vance.
  • Plans to run in the 2026 special election to complete Vance's term and for a full term in 2028.

Throughout his career, Husted has been recognized for his fiscal conservatism and efforts to streamline government operations. He has received endorsements from prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump, who praised him as a dedicated public servant.