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Ohio · U.S. Senate in Ohio (special) · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Jon Husted

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (2025–present)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Ohio, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2018

    Governor Nov 6, 2018

    R · 50.4% · 2,235,825 votes

    Won
  2. 2008

    State Senate · SD-6 Nov 4, 2008

    R · 61.5% · 103,975 votes

    Won
  3. 2006

    House of Representatives · HD-37 Nov 7, 2006

    R · 100.0% · 28,339 votes

    Won
  4. 2004

    House of Representatives · HD-37 Nov 2, 2004

    R · 65.0% · 36,490 votes

    Won
  5. 2002

    House of Representatives · HD-37 Nov 5, 2002

    R · 64.4% · 22,468 votes

    Won
  6. 2000

    House of Representatives · HD-41 Nov 7, 2000

    R · 50.4% · 24,593 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$19.2M
From individuals
$9.3M
Spent
$10.3M
Cash on hand
$8.9M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026