NewsThe GuardianMay 4, 2026United States
Ohio Senate Race: Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted Vie for Control in Key Midterm Battle
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican incumbent Jon Husted for a Senate seat in Ohio, a race that has become a focal point for national party control. The contest centers on economic frustration in the Mahoning Valley, with both parties preparing to spend millions in a state that has trended Republican in recent years.
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The outcome of this will determine who serves the remainder of JD Vance's Senate term, directly impacting the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and the legislative agenda for the final two years of the term.
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