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Ohio · U.S. Senate in Ohio (special) · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Sherrod Brown

Democratic

Former U.S. senator (2007–2025)

2026 race · U.S. Senate in Ohio (special) (special)

75% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

75%25%

69% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

69%31%
● Sherrod Brown● Jon HustedINC
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
7 (6 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Ohio, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. Senate Nov 5, 2024

    D · 46.5% · 2,650,949 votes

    Lost
  2. 2018

    U.S. Senate Nov 6, 2018

    D · 53.4% · 2,358,508 votes

    Won
  3. 2012

    U.S. Senate Nov 6, 2012

    D · 50.7% · 2,762,690 votes

    Won
  4. 2006

    U.S. Senate Nov 7, 2006

    D · 56.2% · 2,257,369 votes

    Won
  5. 2004

    U.S. House · OH-13 Nov 2, 2004

    D · 67.4% · 201,004 votes

    Won
  6. 2002

    U.S. House · OH-13 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 69.0% · 123,025 votes

    Won
  7. 2000

    U.S. House · OH-13 Nov 7, 2000

    D · 64.6% · 170,058 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$38.6M
From individuals
$31.1M
Spent
$22.3M
Cash on hand
$16.2M

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026