# Asked about the cost of living, JD Vance joked about Jon Husted’s butt, then admitted Republicans fell short. Days later, Husted lost Ohio

- Source: Fortune | FORTUNE
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:30:42+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/11/04/jd-vance-ohio-sherrod-brown-jon-husted-democrats-flip-affordability/
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Voters named the cost of living a top issue. In Ohio, the Democrat who ran on grocery, gas and electric bills beat Trump’s Senate pick.

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