Democrat Sherrod Brown to Run for Senate Against Republican Jon Husted in Ohio

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Democrat Sherrod Brown to Run for Senate Against Republican Jon Husted in Ohio

Olivia Rondeau 12 Aug 2025

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will make another run for Senate in 2026 after getting beat by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) in November, planning to face off against Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) in what the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) predicted would make him a “two-time loser.”

Brown, who began his Senate tenure in 2007 before losing to Moreno by more than 200,000 votes despite the Democrat machine spending $194 million on his campaign, told Ohio “labor leaders” of his upcoming campaign, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.

While the former senator has yet to officially announce his run, the NRSC already released a memo backing Husted, who Gov. Mike DeWine (R) appointed after JD Vance left his Senate seat to become vice president.

“When Governor DeWine appointed Jon Husted to fill Vice President Vance’s Senate seat, he chose a proven conservative who reflects the Ohio of today,” the memo began. “Democrats appear ready to reach into the past, with Sherrod Brown expected to run despite his defeat last cycle.

The committee went on to note that Husted, the former lieutenant governor of Ohio, has “never lost a statewide race and was one of the first Senators endorsed by President Trump.”

The memo continued, “He has built a strong election effort – raising $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2025 while scaling his statewide operation for the national scene.”

“Meanwhile, Democrats are so desperate they’ve pushed Sherrod Brown back into the arena fresh after being defeated by political outsider Bernie Moreno. This cycle, Brown faces an even steeper climb against a well-known incumbent with a built-in statewide name ID advantage and the full support of President Trump and Governor DeWine.”

A statewide survey conducted by Bowling Green University in April found that Husted led 49-46 over Brown at the time, with a notable 6-point lead amongst independent voters.

Husted has already received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, who said he is “a wonderful man” who is “doing an incredible job as Senator for the Great State of Ohio.”

“As Ohio reddens and conservative momentum grows, Sherrod Brown’s waning legacy will be that of a two-time loser – and Husted is well positioned to defeat him again,” the NRSC concluded.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/08/12/democrat-sherrod-brown-to-run-for-senate-against-republican-jon-husted-in-ohio/

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Sherrod Campbell Brown is an American politician who served from 2007 to 2025 as a United States senator from Ohio. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district from 1993 to 2007 and the 47th secretary of state of Ohio from 1983 to 1991. Brown served as a state representative in Ohio from 1974 to 1982.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrod_Brown

He's 72 years old. 50 years in public office, and has never held a private sector job. Who does he think he is, Bernie Sanders? Enough, already. Collect your pension and go away.

[Wingnut]

Dems have a deep bench.  Propping up The walking dead.

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 Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid
by Caroline Vakil - 08/18/25 8:01 AM ET

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) launched a comeback Senate bid against Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) on Monday, giving Democrats a boost in the Buckeye State.

“I didn’t plan to run for office again, but when I see what’s going on, I know I can do something about it for Ohio,” Brown said in his launch video. 

“That’s why I’m running for Senate. Because even in these challenging times I still believe if you stand up for workers, treat people with respect and always fight for Ohio, you can actually make a difference,” he added.

Brown was expected to announce a campaign against Husted, who was appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) to replace JD Vance after he became vice president. Brown most recently lost reelection in November against Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) by roughly three and a half points.

Brown, who served three terms in the Senate, stands to benefit from a midterm election cycle, when President Trump’s name will not be on the ballot and Republicans are likely to face the traditional headwinds associated with the sitting president’s party in midterm elections.

“No one fights harder for Ohio than Sherrod Brown. From securing Ohioans’ retirement and Social Security benefits to cracking down on fentanyl from China and Mexico, Sherrod will always do what’s right for Ohioans,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), chair of the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, in a statement.

“In the Senate, Sherrod will stand up to the chaos, recklessness and rising prices hurting working families and make sure Ohioans have the champion they deserve,” they added.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5457303-sherrod-brown-launches-senate-comeback-bid/

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“In the Senate, Sherrod will stand up to the chaos, recklessness and rising prices hurting working families and make sure Ohioans have the champion they deserve,” they added.

Not that he ever did anything to help working families for the past 50 years, but this time he means it!

[DefiantMassRINO]

Dems not only have a 'man' problem, they also have a 'generation donut hole' problem.

They are dominated by old limousine liberals and young, aspiring Marxists.

They lack many folks in their 30s, 40s, 50s who are concurrently balancing working, raising families, taking care of aging parents, planning for childrens' college education, planning for their own retirement, and making ends meet, day-to-day.

[mountaineer]

Good summary, @DefiantMassRINO