U.S. Senator from Ohio · Class III
Jon Husted
Position · +0.58
- In office
- Senate 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 2% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Sports and Recreation 25%
- Immigration 17%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Environment and Public Works
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Environmental Protection
- Age
- 59
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- DSherrod Brown$38.6M
- LWilliam Redpath$24K
Bottom line
- Breaks with Republicans most on Immigration: voted against them on 17% of party-line votes (5 of 29), against 0% for most Republicans.
- Faces Sherrod Brown (D) in November; has raised $14.4M to $38.6M.
- Hasn’t missed a single roll call this Congress (907 votes).
- Sponsored 51 bills this Congress; none has passed the Senate yet.
Where Husted has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Appropriations · 14th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 10th in seniority on the majority side
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship · 10th in seniority on the majority side
- Special Committee on Aging · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 3618 No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 4745 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- S. 2082 Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Husted’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Husted breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Husted voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
- Immigration 17% · 5 of 29 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Husted broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 23, 2026 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.On the Amendment · This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Husted is saying
All 41 statements and posts-
President grants disaster declaration for state of Ohio after Husted, Ohio delegation request
Praised Trump administration for granting Ohio disaster declaration after storms.
“Ohioans have been hit hard by these storms, and I’m grateful to President Trump and the administration for acting quickly to provide Ohio with federal assistance.”
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Husted, Boozman in Oakwood with Ohio farmers
Visited Ohio farm with Senate Agriculture Committee chairman to discuss farming issues.
“It was great to host Chairman Boozman in Ohio and spend time listening to hardworking Ohio farmers who are keeping our state fed and fueled.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Senate passes Husted-backed bill to protect Great Lakes
Senate passed bill to reauthorize federal funding for Great Lakes restoration and invasive species prevention.
“We must remain vigilant against invasive species and continue protecting our lakes so they can support Ohio and America for generations to come.”
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Democrats block Husted’s bill forcing data centers to pay their own way
Democrats blocked Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay for grid infrastructure.
“Let’s rise above the politics that often drag this place down and deliver for the American people and do our jobs.”
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Husted, HUD Secretary Turner visit youth transitional living community
Hosted HUD Secretary to visit youth transitional living program in Columbus, Ohio.
“I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future.”
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Husted introduces bill to stop fentanyl trafficking
Introduced bill requiring DHS to establish metrics for detecting and seizing fentanyl.
“Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Husted voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 81 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Husted’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 51
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
51 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 49 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S.J.Res. 50 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".Identical bill became law as H.J.Res. 42 · May 9, 2025Via H.J.Res. 42
Husted’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 57 sponsored billsSponsored 57 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 166 (median 308), 32 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Health, Environmental Protection.
- S. 5638 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modernize the wage required for exempt H-1B workers, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 3618 No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026Addresses fentanyl distribution and sales on social media platforms. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5523 Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5028 Ratepayer Protection ActEnergy · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 867 A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2026, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administration Week".Sports and Recreation · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5413 Red Light ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5392 TEAM USA ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5382 China AI Power Report ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 223 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 39% |
| Other | 118 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 52 | 85% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Immigration | 30 | 33% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
How often Husted voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RDarline GrahamSC Senate100%agreement
- RTim SheehyMT Senate99%agreement
- RBernie MorenoOH Senate99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Husted most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Husted’s campaign raised $14.4M: $6.3M (44%) from individuals and $2.3M (16%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $9.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Husted
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 502.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Cardinal Health Corporate PAC
- Abbott Laboratories Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Husted this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHusted’s own leadership PAC: Jobs Opportunity Now Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, OhioRepublican2025–present
Seat
- State
- Ohio
- Seat
- Class 3, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2026
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
- Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Financial Services and General Government
- Legislative Branch
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Environment and Public Works
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Special Committee on Aging
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3353
304 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Toledo, Columbus, Middletown, Cleveland
- Website
- husted.senate.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov
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