NewsCBS News PoliticsMay 5, 2026United States
Ohio Senate Race: Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted in High-Stakes Election
Former Senator Sherrod Brown and incumbent Senator Jon Husted will compete in Ohio's upcoming Senate election. This race is projected to be one of the most expensive of the cycle, with significant financial investments from both Democratic and Republican PACs. Democrats view this as a key opportunity to potentially flip a Senate seat.
Read the full story at CBS News PoliticsWhy It Matters
Ohio residents will decide which candidate will represent them in the U.S. Senate, a race expected to involve substantial campaign spending and influence national party control.
Key Facts
- Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown will face each other in the Ohio Senate race in November.
- The race is expected to be one of the most expensive of the election cycle.
- The Senate Leadership Fund has reserved $79 million for advertising, and the Democratic Senate Majority PAC has reserved $40 million.
- Sherrod Brown raised $10.1 million in the first quarter, compared to Jon Husted's $2.9 million.
- Democrats see Ohio as a key opportunity to flip a Senate seat.
Who's Mentioned
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