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Sherrod Brown

Democratic nominee in the Ohio 2026 U.S. Senate Race special election, seeking a return to the Senate after a 2024 loss. Long identified with working-class, "dignity of work" politics.

Key facts

  • Born Nov 9, 1952. Ohio House 1975–1983; Ohio Secretary of State 1983–1991; US House (OH-13) 1993–2007; US Senator 2007–2025.
  • Lost 2024 reelection to Republican Bernie Moreno, 46.5% to 50.1%, in a heavily funded race.
  • Signature agenda: opposition to free-trade deals (NAFTA, PNTR with China), labor and financial regulation, domestic manufacturing. Chaired Senate Banking 2021–2025.
  • Post-Senate: Harvard Kennedy School fellow; founded the Dignity of Work Institute (2025).
  • Announced his 2026 special-election run in August 2025.

Relationships

  • Facing appointed Republican Jon Husted in 2026.
  • A rare statewide Democrat still competitive in Ohio; his race anchors the Democratic side of the Ohio 2026 Elections slate.

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