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Brown Returns: Ohio Democrats Gear Up for 2026 Senate Race

8/12/2025

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Democrat Sherrod Brown is back in the race for the U.S. Senate in 2026, determined to reclaim his seat after a tough reelection loss last year. His announcement, following months of speculation, energizes Ohio Democrats with a promising opportunity to take on incumbent Republican Jon Husted, who stepped into the role earlier this year.

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Democrat Sherrod Brown is back in the race for the U.S. Senate in 2026, determined to reclaim his seat after a tough reelection loss last year. His announcement, following months of speculation, energizes Ohio Democrats with a promising opportunity to take on incumbent Republican Jon Husted, who stepped into the role earlier this year.