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Verified July 31, 2026

JON HUSTED, Republican, of Columbus, OH; born in Royal Oak, MI, August 25, 1967; education: B.A., education, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 1989; M.A., communications; University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 1992; professional history: vice president for economic development, Dayton area Chamber of Commerce; member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2001-09 (speaker of the House, 2005-09); member, Ohio State Senate, 2009-11; Ohio Secretary of State, 2011-19; lieutenant governor, Ohio, 2019-25; election history: appointed to the U.S. Senate on January 17, 2025 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James David "JD" Vance.

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