Background
Jon Husted was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, in 1967. He earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in communications from the University of Dayton in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Husted's career experience includes working as a commission assistant for Montgomery County Commissioner Don Lucas from 1993 until 1997 and as a color commentator for the University of Dayton's football radio and television broadcasts. In 1997, Husted became both the director and vice president of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Husted served as a state representative from 2001 to 2009, serving as speaker from 2005 to 2009, as a state senator from 2009 to 2011, as Ohio Secretary of State from 2011 to 2019, and as lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2025.[2]
- Graduate:
- University of Dayton, 1993
- Bachelor's:
- University of Dayton, 1989
Campaign money
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- From PACs & party
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FEC filings.
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Campaign ads
"What Drives Me (Full)"-Husted campaign advertisement, released December 4, 2025
"Never Give up."-Husted campaign advertisement, released April 29, 2026
"Moving Forward"-Husted campaign advertisement, released May 13, 2026
"Change"-Husted campaign advertisement, released May 27, 2026
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On the 2026 ballot
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