March 17, 2026 11:12 pm

Politics

Husted met with FirstEnergy figures as bribery scheme unfolded

Jon Husted’s 2019 Meetings Linked to FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal

In 2019, Ohio Sen. Jon Husted met with figures tied to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal while serving as lieutenant governor. The scandal involved $60 million funneled through dark-money groups to pass HB 6, a law that raised utility rates to fund nuclear plant bailouts. Husted denies knowledge, despite meetings with key figures like Sam Randazzo and calls with FirstEnergy execs. This revelation casts a shadow as Husted runs for a full Senate term, highlighting ongoing legislative efforts to repeal the controversial law.

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