COLUMBUS—Senator Jon Husted has officially filed to appear on the ballot for the 2026 United States Senate race, formally launching a statewide re-election effort focused on Ohio values, conservative leadership, and delivering results for working families.
The filing marks a significant milestone in the campaign’s early momentum. Appointed earlier this year to fill Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat, Senator Husted has moved quickly to build a strong statewide operation, engage grassroots supporters, and communicate a clear vision for Ohio’s future.
In the days following the filing, the campaign rolled out a coordinated kickoff effort emphasizing readiness, organization, and energy heading into the 2026 cycle. That effort highlighted the campaign’s focus on reaching voters in every part of the state and building a broad coalition grounded in Ohio communities.
Campaign Filing and Kickoff Momentum
The campaign’s launch underscores a commitment to early engagement and statewide outreach. Supporters and volunteers across Ohio joined the kickoff, signaling strong grassroots enthusiasm and a clear path forward as the race begins to take shape.
The Ohio Republican Party also reinforced its message that Ohio deserves representation rooted in the state’s communities—not Washington politics. Senator Husted’s background, record of service, and focus on Ohio-first priorities remain central to the campaign’s message as voters begin to tune in to the 2026 Senate race.
An Ohio Leader Focused on Ohio’s Future
With the filing complete and the campaign officially underway, the Ohio Republican Party will continue working alongside Team Husted to support a unified, disciplined statewide effort. The weeks ahead will include expanded voter engagement, additional campaign activity, and continued outreach in communities across Ohio.
More updates will follow as the 2026 U.S. Senate race continues to develop.
