Summary
A new poll shows that former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown now has a slight lead over Republican Jon Husted in the upcoming Ohio Senate election. Brown's lead in the poll is small and within the margin of error but represents a shift from previous polls where Husted was ahead. The special Senate election in Ohio is set for November 3, 2026, to fill the remainder of JD Vance's term.
Key Facts
- Sherrod Brown is a former Democratic Senator who served Ohio from 2007 to 2025.
- Brown currently has a 49% support rate compared to 48% for his Republican rival Jon Husted, according to a new poll.
- The poll surveyed 800 registered voters and has a margin of error of +/- 4.5 percentage points.
- The Ohio Senate election will fill the remaining term of JD Vance, who left the seat to become vice president.
- Ohio has become more Republican in recent years, but the Democrats aim to regain ground in the upcoming elections.
- Previous polls had shown Husted leading; an Emerson College Polling survey in August had Husted at 50% and Brown at 44%.
- The Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball now classify the Ohio Senate race as "Leans Republican."
- The election date is set for November 3, 2026.
