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Ohio Senator Jon Husted faces a tough re-election battle, plagued by a $60 million bribery scandal involving FirstEnergy. Despite testifying in the trial of two former energy executives, a hung jury led to a mistrial. The retrial is set for September 28th, just before early voting begins for the November elections. Husteds calendar reveals extra meetings and calls with key figures during the nuclear bailout bills creation. Prosecutors allege Husted, Householder, and Jones were central to the scheme. Husted is up against Democrat Sherrod Brown, who lost his seat in 2024 but is seeking a comeback. New evidence suggests Husted pushed for longer bailout subsidies and received dark money from FirstEnergy. Husted denies any wrongdoing, but the looming retrial could impact Ohios tight Senate fight.

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