May 4, 2026
GOP sen secures historic sheriff backing, including one Dem flip and 'clean sweep' Independent support
Sen. Jon Husted secures record-breaking 75 endorsements from Ohio sheriffs, marking the largest law enforcement backing in the state's history.
TL;DR
- Senator Jon Husted secured 75 endorsements from Ohio county sheriffs, a state record.
- Husted claims the Biden administration's immigration policies have made law enforcement hesitant to support his opponent, Sherrod Brown.
- Sheriffs reportedly feel abandoned by previous federal policies, citing instances where individuals arrested for crimes were released.
- Husted contrasts current pro-enforcement policies under a Trump administration-like approach with past federal actions.
- Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn, who previously endorsed Sherrod Brown, has switched his support to Husted.
- The sheriff from Brown's home county of Richland also supports Husted.
- Husted argues that working families, unlike the wealthy, are directly impacted by crime and support law and order.
- Husted's campaign notes his record of funding law enforcement, including over $274 million for resources and programs.
- The Ohio Senate race is considered a key battleground for both Republicans and Democrats.