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He has the confidence of DeWine, serving as his deputy since 2019, and more than a decade of statewide experience.
Husted thanked DeWine for the opportunity as he took the podium on Friday, repeatedly holding back tears as he recounted his path to the Senate. In Washington, Husted’s appointment will bring Republicans one step closer to solidifying the makeup of their 53-seat Senate majority. Sen. Jim Justice , who just finished his term as West Virginia governor, was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday.
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