OHIO — Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has decided to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, according to multiple media reports.
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Brown reportedly told his allies that he intends to challenge U.S. Sen. Jon Husted next year, Cleveland.com reported.
CNN reported that Brown quietly considered this for months.
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After serving three terms as U.S. Senator, Brown was defeated in the November 2024 election by Bernie Moreno.
Husted was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine in January to fill the seat that had been held by Vice President JD Vance.
News Center 7 is reaching out to Brown’s team for a statement.
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