COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown , Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the U.S. Senate next year, giving Democrats a likely boost as they wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber .

Brown has not yet made a formal announcement, but people familiar with his plans who were not authorized to speak publicly about them said he plans to run. One person said an announcement could come by the end of next week. The decision was first reported by Cleveland.com .

Brown, 72, seeks the Senate seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted , 57, a former Ohio lieutenant governor, state senator and secretary of state who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump .

Democrats view Brown, a three-term former senator and champi

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