Personal: Jon Husted was first elected to the legislature in 2000, representing Ohio's 37th House District. In 2005 and again in 2007, Husted's colleagues honored him by electing him Speaker of the Ohio House. As speaker, Husted is responsible for all of the functions of the Ohio House. In addition, he also serves as the chair of the House Rules and Reference Committee and of the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee.

Serving his fourth term in the Ohio House, Speaker Husted continues to remain focused on growing the Ohio economy by enacting a fiscally responsible budget that lowers the tax burden on earning and investing in Ohio. During the 127th General Assembly, Husted hopes to strengthen education in Ohio by setting high standards and focusing educational investments on improving math, science and technology skills.

Thus far in the Ohio House, Husted led the legislative effort to reform the tax code and the passage of the most fiscally conservative budget in more than 40 years that included a 21 percent income tax cut - the largest income tax cut in Ohio history.

Additionally, he has championed efforts to improve education by expanding school choice options for Ohio children and families. Husted furthered these efforts in the 126th General Assembly with the unveiling of the Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship Program - a nationally recognized initiative that provides educational options to children and families.

An Ohio native, Husted attended the University of Dayton, where he earned All-American Defensive Back honors as a member of the 1989 Division III National Championship football team. After receiving his Bachelor's and Master's degree at UD, Husted stayed in the Dayton area and worked for the Montgomery County Commissioners and later as Vice-President of Business and Economic Development at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. It was while serving in this position that he decided to run for political office.

Husted currently resides in Kettering, Ohio where he represents the 37th Ohio House district. With all of his responsibilities, however, Speaker Husted considers his most important roles as that of husband to his wife Tina and father to his children, Alex and Katie.