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Brown Surges Ahead in Ohio Senate Race 2026

11/13/2025

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Sherrod Brown, the former Democratic Senator, is gaining ground in the Ohio Senate race against Republican Jon Husted, with 42% favorability to 21%.
A separate survey places Brown ahead 48% to 45%.
Brown, who lost the 2024 Senate race, is running again after support from independent voters and women.
The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

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Story summary

Sherrod Brown, the former Democratic Senator, is gaining ground in the Ohio Senate race against Republican Jon Husted, with 42% favorability to 21%.
A separate survey places Brown ahead 48% to 45%.
Brown, who lost the 2024 Senate race, is running again after support from independent voters and women.
The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.