Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate
Summary
Democrat Sherrod Brown won a return to the U.S. Senate from Ohio, according to Associated Press projections, defeating Republican incumbent Jon Husted. Brown will serve the remainder of Vice President JD Vance’s term, which ends in January 2029.Key Facts
- Brown was ousted from the Senate two years before this election.
- Husted was appointed to the seat in early 2025 after Vance left it.
- More than $500 million was spent on advertising in the race.
- The race was the second most expensive of the midterm cycle, according to The Hill.
- Husted supported several of President Donald Trump’s second-term policies, including tax cuts, the Iran war and tariffs.
- Cost of living was a major issue in Ohio and across the Midwest.
- Brown highlighted his ties to labor unions and working-class communities.
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