Sherrod Brown

U.S. Senator-elect from Ohio (special election); former U.S. Senator

Won

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown won Ohio's U.S. Senate special election 50.0% to appointed Republican Sen. Jon Husted's 45.2% on Nov. 3, 2026 (AP data via NBC News), returning to the Senate two years after losing his seat.

2026 race

U.S. Senate, Ohio (special)

Brown50.0%
Husted45.2%

Result Won Won (flip): Brown 50.0%, Husted 45.2%

Source: nbcnews.com

Biography

Brown, 73, represented Ohio in the Senate from 2007 to 2025 and earlier served in the U.S. House and as Ohio secretary of state. He lost his 2024 reelection bid to Bernie Moreno, then ran in 2026 for the seat once held by JD Vance, now filled by Husted's appointment.

Record

U.S. Senate (2007–2025)
U.S. House (1993–2007)
Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991)

Life & background

Things you might not know, from public records.

He began his career in the Ohio House in 1975. [Source]
As Ohio secretary of state he focused on voter registration outreach. [Source]

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Updated 2026-11-04