Sherrod Brown wasn't as great a candidate as you might think (did maybe 5% better than expected), but both a better contrast with Husted and a better national environment will more than make up his 2024 margin.
Updated 2026-02-18
Dem challenger expected
Will Allison Russo be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Ohio?
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Husted likely GOP nominee
Will another candidate win the Ohio Republican Senate Primary?
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Ohio vs. National · Pop. 11.8M
US Senate in Ohio(Class II)