COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown raised millions in the 24 hours after he announced his campaign to reclaim a seat, showing strategists from each party that the 2026 race will likely have record-breaking spending.

"Most of that money comes from everyday Ohioans who simply support him in a huge way," Ohio Democratic strategist David Pepper said.

Pepper points out that what Brown raised overnight is similar to what U.S. Senator Jon Husted has raised in eight months. Husted’s campaign reports he has raised about $4 million since January.

"When we're looking at margins that are as narrow as they are in both the House and the Senate in D.C., the parties are going to target the races where they have the greatest likelihood of winning," Ohio Republican Party leader and stra

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