Senator Jon Husted, a U.S. Senator from Ohio and former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, highlighted Ohio’s small businesses and aerospace sector in a series of posts on May 4 and May 5, 2026.
On May 4, Husted noted the participation of local companies at a national event, stating, “Great to see Ohio small businesses represented today at the @WhiteHouse, including Humtown Products of Columbiana—recently named National Small Business of the Year.”
Later that evening, he underscored Ohio’s legacy in aviation and its economic impact. He wrote on May 4: “Ohio is the birthplace of aviation and a leader in the aerospace industry. Good to be with @OhioAerospace and other leaders of this sector in Ohio today, including @NASAGlenn, which contributes over $1.9 billion to Ohio’s economy.”
The following day, Husted turned his attention to tax policy affecting small businesses. On May 5 he posted: “The Working Families @TaxCuts delivers real wins for America’s small businesses.
Permanent 20% small businesses deduction
1.2 million new jobs this year
$7,000 tax cut to 12 million small business owners
Permanent full expensing for new investments and domestic”
Senator Husted serves on Senate committees focusing on health, education, labor and pensions, small business and entrepreneurship, environment and public works, and aging (official website). He previously served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives before becoming Ohio secretary of state and lieutenant governor prior to his election to the U.S. Senate (official website). While leading in state government roles, he advanced tax reductions and educational choice scholarships (official website).
Husted holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton (official website) and resides in Columbus with his wife Tina; they have three children and a granddaughter (official website).
