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Jon A. Husted | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 2009–Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Jacobson |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office 2001-2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jacquelin O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Peggy Lehner |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tina |
| Children | Alex and Katie |
| Alma mater | University of Dayton (B.S., M.A.) |
| Profession | Public Relations |
Jon A. Husted (born August 25, 1967) is a member of the Ohio Senate.
Early Life
Husted was raised in Montpelier, Ohio with his sister. They were adopted.[1]
Husted was a four sport athlete in high school. He played cornerback for the University of Dayton football team. He earned All-American Defensive Back honors as a member of the 1989 Division III National Championship football team.[1]
Political career
Husted almost took a job coaching football at University of Toledo, but instead chose to work for a congressional campaign.[1] He then stayed in the Dayton area and worked for the Montgomery County Commissioners and later as Vice-President of Business and Economic Development at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. He ran for state representative in 2000. In the Ohio House, Husted teamed up with fellow State Representatives Kevin DeWine and Tom Raga to win the speakership.[1]
Future
Husted may run for Ohio Secretary of State in 2010 against Democrat Jennifer Brunner.[2]
Controversy
Husted admits spending most of his time in his Upper Arlington residence, outside of his district, as opposed to his home in Ketterling.[3]
Family
In 2006 Husted married his wife Tina, a Columbus real estate agent. The couple have a toddler daughter, Katie, along with his 13-year-old son, Alex, from his first marriage.
External links
- Senator Jon Husted - Biography
- Husted for Ohio - Campaign website
- The Ohio House - Jon Husted official OH House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jon A. Husted (OH) profile
- Follow the Money - Jon Husted
- 2006 2004 2002 HD-37 2002 HD-412000 campaign contributions
References
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