About Jon

As Ohio’s 66th Lt. Governor, Jon Husted continues to be a strong, reliable, commonsense voice within the Republican Party. With a focus on economic and workforce development, he has championed the administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy, use technology to transform the way government operates, and build opportunity for every Ohioan.

Prior to his election as Lt. Governor, he served eight years as Ohio’s Secretary of State where it was his mission to make it “easy to vote and hard to cheat” while making Ohio the easiest and least costly state in the Midwest to start a business.

Family First

Jon’s life started in a foster home before he was adopted by his loving parents, Jim and Judy. He is the oldest of three children and was raised in Northwest Ohio’s Williams County. The small community instilled in him the importance of faith, family, and hard work that serve as the foundation of his public service.

Of all his responsibilities, Jon considers his most important role as that of a loving husband to his wife Tina, and father to Alex, Katie and Kylie.

Jon Husted believes that work, personal responsibility, family, faith and freedom are at the core of what has made America great, and he will defend and advance those values for every Ohioan.

Preparing Students for
In-Demand Jobs

As Lt. Governor, Jon Husted has been a champion of career, technical and vocational education and training to help tens of thousands more Ohioans a year prepare for quality, higher-paying jobs without the burden of college debt.

Developing a Strong, Skilled Workforce

Through programs like TechCred, Ohio’s premier upskilling program, businesses can connect their employees with training that will make their company more competitive. The program serves as a promise kept by the administration to fund over 10,000 technology-focused credentials in one year, a number that continues to increase.

Innovating State Government to Better Serve Ohioans

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted committed to using technology to deliver better services that save Ohioans time and money, while promoting a healthy economy and a more streamlined, efficient state government. They founded InnovateOhio, which seeks to make Ohio the most innovative and entrepreneurial state in the Midwest.