Ohio, launched a comeback campaign Monday, setting the stage for a 2026 special election that could decide control of the Senate.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrat Sherrod Brown has announced he’s attempting a return to the U.S. Senate in 2026, running to hold Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted’s seat – at least, for the next two years.

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate. The state's best-known Democrat tells The Associated Press he "couldn't stay on the sideline” after passage of Republicans' big tax breaks and spending cuts bill.