Several local lodges of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers in Ohio have formally endorsed Sen. Jon Husted in his campaign to continue serving in the U.S. Senate. The endorsement includes unified support from Locals 85 (Toledo), 105 (Chillicothe) and 744 (Cleveland).
“On behalf of the Boilermakers who keep Ohio's manufacturing, rail and energy sectors running, we proudly endorse Jon Husted to continue serving in the U.S. Senate. Jon's unwavering support for skilled trades, domestic energy production and workforce training ensures that high-quality union jobs in power plants, refineries and shipbuilding continue to thrive,” said International President Timothy Simmons. “His advocacy for apprenticeships opens doors to the high-paying careers Boilermakers have built for generations.”
Local 85 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Tim Timmons added: “Jon Husted has consistently stood with the Boilermakers, championing jobs with strong wages and benefits. His commitment to labor-management cooperation has driven Ohio's industrial growth and impressive job creation. We're proud to endorse him for U.S. Senate.”
“I’m grateful for the leadership of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers for their endorsement and for the skilled men and women who power so much of our economy,” said Jon Husted. “Boilermakers build the infrastructure that keeps Ohio strong. By working together, we can create good-paying jobs, grow our economy and lift up working families across our state.”
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers marks the fourth labor endorsement that has shifted from Sherrod Brown to Sen. Jon Husted. Senator Husted previously
flipped three early labor endorsements that previously supported Brown in 2024: