Jon Husted Would Rather Shut Down the Government Than Prevent Health Care Price Hikes for Ohio Families

Jon Husted Would Rather Shut Down the Government Than Prevent Health Care Price Hikes for Ohio Families

September 30, 2025

Husted lied about the health care cuts he voted for-now he's refusing to fix the crisis he created

Columbus, Ohio - Despite the midnight deadline to reach a funding deal, Senator Jon Husted is choosing to shut down the government rather than prevent health care from getting more expensive for 500,000 Ohioans.

In response, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde released the following statement:

"Senator Husted would rather shut down the government than lift a finger to prevent health care costs from spiking for half a million Ohioans. This comes after Husted blatantly lied about the impacts of the Medicaid cuts he supported so he could deliver tax cuts to billionaires. Ohioans will remember who created this healthcare crisis when they cast their ballots in 2026."

Read More About Husted's Attacks on Health Care:

• First, Husted voted for devastating Medicaid cuts to fund the largest billionaire tax break in history.

• Then, he lied about it. Last week, Husted was caught saying no one will lose Medicaid coverage in Ohio - despite expert analysis that will cause 490,000 Ohioans to lose health care coverage and put eleven rural hospitals in Ohio at risk of closure.

• Now, he's prepared to shut down the government rather than work to permanently extend tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to afford their health insurance - which will cause premiums to increase by up to 93% and make health care more expensive for 500,000 Ohioans.

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