Trump favorite Jon Husted launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio

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Ohio is about to receive attention from Hollywood that is richly deserved but deeply shameful. The HBO cable channel seen in 151 countries by 140 million ...

Trump-backed Husted launches 2026 US Senate campaign

COLUMBUS — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio launched a bid to retain his seat Wednesday with the backing of President Donald Trump. The former Republican lieutenant governor has held office for just 78 days since filling the unexpired term of Vice President JD Vance. Husted is under time pressure to start a campaign because his appointment expires next year. The winner of the fall 2026 election will serve a full six-year Senate term. In a post on Tr…

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Trump favorite Jon Husted launches 2026 US Senate campaign in Ohio

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio has launched a bid to retain his seat with the backing of President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump endorses U.S. Sen. Jon Husted

Trump’s endorsement, while not unexpected, is significant for Husted as he looks ahead to elections in 2026 and again in 2028.