Democrat Sherrod Brown Launches Senate Comeback Bid Against Republican Jon Husted

The veteran Ohio politician describes his campaign as a fight for workers, while Republicans say he’s out of step.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) speaks at a press conference on the introduction of the Senate ETHICS Act outside of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on April 18, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has launched a comeback bid to reclaim a seat in the chamber, announcing a challenge against Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) in what could be one of the nation’s most closely watched races of 2026.

Brown announced his campaign in an Aug. 18 video, saying he didn’t plan on running for office again but was moved to do so in response to developments in Washington that he says don’t serve the best interests of Ohioans.