Jon Husted

Husted secures early Trump endorsement in bid to hold Ohio US Senate seat

Sarah Donaldson

Although the 2026 election cycle might feel far off, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted took Vice President JD Vance’s vacant seat just about three months ago.

Vice President JD Vance, right, holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, left, joined by his wife Tina Husted, center, at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Politics & Government

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

Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press

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

FILE-This Sept. 25, 2010, file photo shows Ohio State's coach Jim Tressel on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, in Columbus, Ohio.

Politics & Government

Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio’s lieutenant governor

Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press

Jim Tressel, 72, succeeds Republican Jon Husted, who was appointed last month to the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Vice President JD Vance.

Former Ohio State University football coach and ex-Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel speaks to reporters after Gov. Mike DeWine introduces Tressel as his choice for lieutenant governor. If he's confirmed Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who DeWine chose to replace Vice President JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Politics & Government

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel selected as DeWine's new lieutenant governor

Karen Kasler

Gov. Mike DeWine introduced former Ohio State football coach and ex-Youngstown State president Jim Tressel as his new lieutenant governor.

The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., with its dome and the Statue of Freedom perched on top. The sky in the background is filled with dark clouds.

Politics & Government

Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemail

Julie Carr Smyth

Callers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices as people try to reach out and voice their opinions on President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, executive orders and moves to dismantle various federal programs.