GOP sen secures historic sheriff backing, including one Dem flip and 'clean sweep' Independent support
Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted has secured endorsements from 75 of the state's 88 county sheriffs, marking a historic level of law enforcement support. This includes backing from all Independent sheriffs and a shift from some who previously supported Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. Husted attributes the support to dissatisfaction with federal immigration policies under the Biden administration and a preference for stricter enforcement aligned with the Trump-era approach.
- ▪Jon Husted has received endorsements from 75 of Ohio's 88 county sheriffs, a record for law enforcement support in the state.
- ▪The endorsements include a 'clean sweep' of all Independent sheriffs and a shift from some sheriffs who previously backed Sherrod Brown.
- ▪Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn, who endorsed Brown in the previous election cycle, has now switched his support to Husted.
- ▪Husted claims sheriffs are frustrated with federal policies that limited ICE cooperation under the Biden administration.
- ▪Husted argues that renewed enforcement policies under the Trump administration have restored confidence among local law enforcement.
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Ohio GOP sen secures historic sheriff backing, including one Dem flip and 'clean sweep' Independent support Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn, who endorsed Brown last cycle, is now backing Husted By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published May 4, 2026 10:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen Jon Husted touts support from 75 Ohio Sheriffs, including Democrats and Independents Sen. Jon Husted spoke to Fox News Digital about the defection of law enforcement from Sherrod Brown’s camp, citing a "radical" Democratic shift on ICE cooperation and public safety. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Sen.
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