Jon Husted has been appointed to complete U.S. Sen. JD Vance's term, amid concerns from LGBTQ+ advocates over Husted's legislative history, receiving a D rating from Equality Ohio in 2018.
Husted's supportive vote for measures banning same-sex marriage and his opposition to a bill that would allow gay couples to adopt demonstrate a consistent record of resistance to LGBTQ+ rights.
Husted publicly criticized Gov. Mike DeWine for his veto of the SAFE Act, which sought to ban transgender youth from participating in girls' sports, showcasing Husted's contentious position on LGBTQ+ policies.
The House Bill 8, which requires schools to notify parents if a child identifies as LGBTQ+, has raised alarm among critics who argue it fosters unnecessary discrimination against LGBTQ+ youth.
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