U.S. Senate — Ohio (Special)

Class 3 (Special Election)

📅 Election Date November 3, 2026

🗳 Type U.S. Senate

👥 Candidates 2

🗳 2024 Pres. Trump +10.9

Class 3 special election. J.D. Vance resigned to become VP. Jon Husted (R) appointed. Sherrod Brown (D) running.

Candidates

D Sherrod Brown

Former 3-term senator. Legendary Ohio politician who won 2018 by 6.5%. Biggest Democratic recruit of the cycle.

R Jon Husted

Appointed by Gov. DeWine. Former Lt. Governor and state Senate president. Never elected statewide.