Jon A. Husted is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2000, and currently serving as Speaker. Jon Husted is running for Senate in Ohio for 2008. He is serving his fourth term in the Ohio House, representing the 37th Ohio House district. Jon Husted was first elected to the legislature in 2000, then again in 2005 and again in 2007. He serves as the chair of the House Rules and Reference Committee and of the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee.