Sherrod Brown Chances of Ousting GOP’s Jon Husted in Ohio Senate Race—Polls
Summary
A new poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown slightly ahead of Republican Jon Husted in the race for the Ohio Senate seat in the 2026 midterm elections. The race is tight, with both candidates polling under 50 percent, reflecting a competitive election in a traditionally Republican-leaning state.Key Facts
- Sherrod Brown, who lost re-election in 2024, is running again for the Ohio Senate seat.
- Jon Husted was appointed to the Senate seat left vacant by Vice President JD Vance.
- The AARP poll surveyed 800 likely Ohio voters from June 14 to 16, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.5%.
- In the poll, Brown received 48% support, Husted 45%, indicating a close race.
- Other recent polls show mixed results, with some favoring Brown and others showing Husted slightly ahead.
- Prediction markets estimate Brown has about a 56-59% chance to win the seat.
- Ohio has been trending more conservative, but Democrats see an opportunity partly due to declining approval ratings for President Trump.
- The governor’s race in Ohio is also close, with Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by a small margin.
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