How the Epstein files became a focus of Ohio’s Senate race

In the Buckeye State, the Jeffrey Epstein issue continues to anger—and divide—voters across the political spectrum.

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks at the Republican midterm convention on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Dallas. [Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo]

Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions—especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files.

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