Sherrod Brown wins Democratic Senate nomination in Ohio, setting up a key battleground race
Brown won the Democratic nomination after outraising Ron Kincaid and now faces a race expected to draw heavy national spending.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, former Sen. Sherrod Brown won Ohio's Democratic primary, securing the party's Senate nomination and setting up a general election against Republican incumbent Sen. Jon Husted.
- Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Husted to the seat in early 2025 after Vice President JD Vance vacated it to become vice president, establishing Husted as the incumbent defending the position.
- The Senate Leadership Fund pledged $79 million to defend Husted, while the Democratic Senate Majority PAC announced a $40 million investment for Brown, signaling the race's status as a national battleground.
- Husted's campaign manager Drew Thompson criticized Brown's '32 years in Washington,' while Brown countered that Ohioans know 'the system is rigged' against working families.
- The November 3, 2026, special election will determine which party controls the Senate for the next two years, with Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath also on the ballot.
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Sherrod Brown Wins Ohio Democratic Primary in Bid to Reclaim US Senate Seat
Seeking to make a return to the U.S. Senate, former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) decisively defeated Ron Kincaid in the Democratic primary on May 5. Brown, who lost his Senate seat to Republican Bernie Moreno in 2024, had 91.9 percent of the vote compared to 8.1 percent for Kincaid at 8:37 p.m., according to The Associated Press, which called the race in Brown’s favor. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who was unopposed in the GOP primary, will meet Brow…
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JUST IN: Former Dem Senator Faces Tough Fight Against GOP Challenger In Ohio
In a significant turn of events, former Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio has secured his party’s nomination for the 2026 Senate race. After three decades in Congress, Brown will return to the political arena, aiming to reclaim his seat following his defeat in 2024 by Republican Bernie Moreno. Brown’s victory in the Democratic primary was announced by the Associated Press, showcasing his continued influence within the party despite recent setbacks. …
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