Dem Sherrod Brown to Run for Senate Against Jon Husted
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Sherrod Brown Planning '26 Senate Comeback Bid in Ohio
Above: Sherrod Brown, when he was a U.S. Senator, addressing volunteers in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Nov. 4, 2024. Image copyright: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Ohio has fundamentally shifted rightward, with Trump winning by double digits in three straight elections, making Democrats' dream of Brown's comeback bid helping them win back the Senate majority a near impossibility. Democrats have doubled down on unpopular leftist positions that Brown will be forced to defend after he failed to do so in 2024.
Democratic narrative
Brown is the Democrats' best shot at flipping a critical Senate seat, especially with his ability to outperform the national ticket in Ohio. The midterm environment typically favors the opposition party, and Brown's working-class appeal could resonate in a state where he's won consistently over his career. His entry will make this race competitive.