Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio's Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges - AP News
Senator Jon Husted faces scrutiny over his connection to a bribery scandal as he seeks reelection in Ohio.
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Senator Jon Husted faces political pressure as a $60 million bribery scandal involving FirstEnergy and House Bill 6 continues to produce evidence of his interactions with indicted figures just before the 2026 election.
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