Jon Husted

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Jon Husted born?August 25, 1967
2. Where was Jon Husted born?Coshocton, Ohio
3. What is the political affiliation?Republican Party
4. What is the current role?United States Senator from Ohio (appointed January 17, 2025)
5. Who is Jon Husted?Jon Husted is a politician from Ohio who has held many important jobs, such as Speaker of the Ohio House, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor, and now a U.S. Senator.
6. What did he do as Speaker of the Ohio House?As Speaker, he helped decide which laws to discuss and worked with many people to make good decisions.

Ohio House of Representatives: The lower chamber of the Ohio General Assembly, responsible for drafting and passing state laws.
Speaker of the Ohio House: The elected presiding officer of the Ohio House of Representatives, responsible for managing legislative proceedings and setting the agenda.
Secretary of State: A state constitutional officer typically responsible for overseeing elections, business registrations, and maintaining state archives.
Lieutenant Governor: The second-highest executive officer of a state, often serving as the governor's chief advisor and presiding officer of the state senate.