Democrat Sherrod Brown wins back Ohio Senate seat, unseating Republican Jon Husted
The gist
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio's special Senate election.
The flip aids Democrats' bid to retake the Senate.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2025Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, 72, is reported as expected to make another run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, seeking the seat held by Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
- Dec 30, 2025Brown has not formally filed paperwork but has been traveling and meeting voters; on his last night in the Senate he cast a vote for his Social Security Fairness Act.
- May 5, 2026Brown wins the Democratic nomination in Ohio's special Senate election, defeating software consultant Ron Kincaid; Husted was unopposed in his primary.
Key terms
- special Senate election
- An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regular general elections.
- Senate
- The upper chamber of the bicameral United States Congress, which shares federal legislative power with the House.
- National Republican Senatorial Committee
- Republican Party committee that works to elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
Source: Wikipedia