Calls for the war to end as quickly as possible to lower gas prices
Jon HustedU.S. senator from Ohio, appointed in 2025 and running in the 2026 special election
Sen. Jon Husted told Politico the war needs to come to an end as quickly as possible so that gas prices can come down, joining several Republicans in competitive races calling for an end to the conflict.
“The war needs to come to an end as quickly as possible so that we can lower gas prices”
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Other statements by Jon Husted in this case
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Defended or excused
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Husted made the comments to Politico as gasoline prices rose during the war.
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Husted spoke as fuel prices climbed and Republican candidates in toss-up races began distancing themselves from the war.
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Two days later, on September 24, Husted voted against a Senate resolution directing the president to end the war.
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Husted called for the war to end quickly, an opposition-to-continuation position, though framed around prices rather than the war's authorization.
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The Dispute Index. "Calls for the war to end as quickly as possible to lower gas prices". First published: 2026-09-25. Last updated: 2026-09-25. https://disputeindex.com/events/2635-sen-jon-husted-told-politico-the-war-needs