Former Democratic Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown launched his 2026 Senate campaign on Monday, setting up a high-stakes battle for a pivotal Ohio seat against Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), who was appointed to replace Vice President JD Vance.

Brown framed his campaign as a fight to restore economic security and dignity for working-class Ohioans. This message anchored his previous Senate tenure and has defined his decadeslong political career.

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