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Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown announced he will run for Senate in 2026 against incumbent Sen. Jon Husted.

Brown lost his seat to Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024 but believes he has a better chance in 2026 due to changing political tides.

Husted, appointed after JD Vance became vice president, enjoys early support from President Donald Trump and the Ohio GOP.

When Sherrod Brown left the U.S. Senate last year, he promised he wasn't going anywhere.

His comeback didn't take long.

Brown, 72, announced Aug. 18 that he'll run for Senate in 2026 against Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to replace Vice President JD Vance earlier this year. Neither candidate is expected to face a serious primary challenge, meaning they can focus squarely on next year's general election.

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