On January 22, 2026, U.S. Senator Jon Husted marked his first year in the Senate by reflecting on his work and expressing gratitude to Ohio residents. In an op-ed, Husted noted the anniversary of taking office after JD Vance left the Senate to become Vice President.
“Today marks one year since I took the Oath of Office to serve as one of Ohio’s U.S. Senators after JD Vance left the Senate to become the Vice President of the United States,” Husted wrote.
He thanked Ohioans for their trust over his years in public service, including his previous role as Lieutenant Governor. “As I reflect on that milestone, I write to Ohioans today with one message: Thank you. Ohioans have consistently trusted me to serve and represent them, most recently as Lt. Governor, and it is an honor now to represent you, your family, and our shared Ohio values in Washington.”
Husted emphasized efforts to improve constituent services during his first year. “I have prioritized quality customer service in order to assist Ohioans struggling to navigate federal agencies,” he said. He reported that more than $4.5 million was returned to constituents through casework assistance and highlighted outreach efforts including over 400 meetings with residents, more than 400,000 letters sent out, and eight telephone town halls involving participants from all counties in Ohio.
With tax season approaching, Husted pointed out financial relief measures passed during his tenure. “With tax season on the horizon, Ohio families will soon see the real-life financial relief from the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which I helped pass in July,” he stated. According to Husted, this legislation includes income tax cuts and child tax credits; it also eliminates taxes on tips or overtime pay so that an average family will benefit by $7,000.
“In my first year, three of my bills have been signed into law to make Ohioans’ lives easier and more affordable,” he added.
Husted also discussed legislative priorities such as introducing the Upward Mobility Act aimed at reducing barriers for citizens striving toward personal goals. “But one of the primary reasons I accepted the appointment to the U.S. Senate was so I could work to remove barriers that make it harder for Ohioans and Americans to reach their goals and live their own version of the American Dream,” he said.
He concluded by pledging continued commitment: “I am committed to building on these successes in the years to come as I work to take our commonsense, Ohio values to our nation’s capital. Ohio and America are on the rise, and I truly believe the best is yet to come.”
