Husted to run for Ohio Secretary of State

COLUMBUS — Former House Speaker and current state Sen. Jon Husted has made official his long-rumored plans to run for Ohio Secretary of State next year.

The Republican from the Dayton area formally launched his campaign Thursday at a press conference in Columbus, stating his desire to “change the system,” particularly hyper-political apportionment process that will draw district lines for the next decade.

“Ohio can and must do better,” Husted said. “If we’re going to solve the larger problems this state faces, we need to do more than change the occupants of the office. We need to change the system.”

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