2017 $1M dark-money donation to Husted's gubernatorial bid raises questions about FirstEnergy's political influence.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted remains silent on his knowledge of a $1M 2017 dark-money donation to a group supporting his gubernatorial bid. The donation was found in documents requested from the Office of Ohio Consumers' Counsel and raises questions about Husted's awareness of FirstEnergy's political influence. Meanwhile, Husted and Gov. Mike DeWine deny any wrongdoing in the scandal involving FirstEnergy's bribes and Sam Randazzo's death.

April 15, 2024
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