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Ohio Democratic Ads Connect Husted to Bribery Scandal, Despite No Charges of Wrongdoing

Democratic ads in the Ohio Senate race are connecting Republican Sen. Jon Husted to a political bribery scandal involving FirstEnergy and a 2019 nuclear-power bailout law, despite Husted not being charged with wrongdoing. The scandal, which led to federal charges and convictions for others, is highlighted in the ads claiming Husted's role in the bailout increased electricity costs for Ohioans. Husted's campaign maintains his actions were to diversify energy and save nuclear plants, while experts suggest data centers are a significant driver of rising electricity costs in the state.