Jewish Voter Guide
Jon Husted
U.S. Senate · OH · Republican
Summary
Jon Husted, born in 1967, is a U.S. Senator from Ohio, having assumed office on January 3, 2025.
Husted was appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to serve the remainder of the mandate for the seat vacated by J.D. Vance following his election as Vice President. Prior to his Senate tenure, Husted served as Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor from 2019 to 2025, Secretary of State from 2011 to 2019, and as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.
In the Senate, Husted serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and the Armed Services Committee.
Below is Senator Husted’s voting record and public positions on issues important to the Jewish community.
Husted supports continued U.S. security assistance to Israel and the delivery of defense articles and services to Israel.
Senator Husted has been critical of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal. In 2025, he supported the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, aiming to expand and strengthen U.S. sanctions against Iran’s energy exports.
When serving as Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor, Husted lauded the state agencies “for firmly and professionally dispersing the anti-Israel demonstration at Ohio State University.”
Positions
Per-issue alignment with the American Jewish Congress’s positions. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.
U.S.–Israel Relationship
Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
OpposedOpposed the Iran Deal
Cosponsored bill to bolster sanctions on Iran
BDS & Anti-Israel Sentiment
Anti-BDS measures
AlignedOpposes BDS
Sources
- Cosponsored bill to bolster sanctions on Iran https://www.husted.senate.gov/press-releases/husted-supports-bill-to-bolster-u-s-sanctions-against-iran/
- Supported Israel following the October 7 terror attack by Hamas https://x.com/jonhusted/status/1710669477296161139
- Opposed the antisemitic protests on college campuses in Ohio https://www.wosu.org/2024-04-26/elected-officials-weigh-in-on-pro-palestine-protests-arrests-at-ohio-state-university
A note on methodology. This guide is published as an educational reference. The American Jewish Congress does not endorse candidates and does not publish aggregate scores. If you spot a position that needs an update or a better source, please reach the office.