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Sherrod Brown at a glance
Quick facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Party | Democratic |
| Office sought | U.S. Senate, Ohio (special election) |
| Current office | None listed; former U.S. Senator from Ohio (2007–2025) |
| Official bio | Senator Sherrod Brown |
| Campaign website |
Biography
Brown served in the U.S. Senate from 2007 to 2025. That is a long record of floor votes and committee work.
Before the Senate, he served in the U.S. House.
He left the Senate in 2025 and is now running to return to the seat. His campaign asks voters to compare his Senate record with Husted's shorter one.
Policy positions
This section describes the federal issues an Ohio senator votes on and points to Brown's campaign for his own positions.
The economy and manufacturing
Pew Research Center's September 28–October 4, 2026 survey found 84 percent of voters call the economy very important. The Senate votes on spending, tax law, and trade. Brown's campaign is the source for his own proposals.
Trade
The Senate votes on trade agreements and tariffs, and Ohio manufacturers depend on trade rules. Brown's campaign is the source for his own trade positions.
Health care
Health care is very important to 68 percent of voters. The Senate votes on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Brown's campaign is the source for his own proposals.
Abortion
Abortion is very important to 46 percent of voters overall. Abortion law is set mainly by states, but the Senate votes on federal legislation and judicial nominees. Brown's campaign is the source for his own position.
Democracy and elections
Seventy-three percent of voters call the future of democracy very important. Senators vote on federal election law and confirm the judges who hear election cases. Brown's campaign is the source for his own position.
The 2026 race
Brown faces Republican Jon Husted, who has held the seat since 2025 and is a former Ohio secretary of state. Ohio's 2026 contest is a special election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and the Ohio voting guide notes that the regular registration deadline has passed.
Republicans hold 53 Senate seats and Democrats 47. Democrats need a net gain of four to reach 51, and a 50–50 chamber would be controlled by Republicans because the vice president breaks ties.
The contrast is tenure: Brown served 18 years; Husted arrived in 2025. The Ohio Senate race hub tracks the matchup, the people desk lists every profile, and the Senate hub tracks the majority.
Polls and money
This profile does not publish poll numbers because we have not verified a survey. See the 270toWin Senate tracker. Campaign finance reports are published by the Federal Election Commission.
Endorsements
No endorsements are listed on this page. We add them as they are announced and name the endorser when confirmed.
Public record
No controversy involving Brown is documented in the sources we reviewed. That is not a finding that none exists. The public record is covered by the Associated Press and by his official Senate office site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Sherrod Brown?
Democratic. He is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio.
What offices has Sherrod Brown held?
He served in the U.S. Senate from 2007 to 2025 and in the U.S. House before that.
What office is Sherrod Brown seeking in 2026?
U.S. Senate, Ohio. The contest is a special election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Who is Sherrod Brown running against?
Republican Jon Husted, who has held the seat since 2025. The Ohio Senate race hub tracks the matchup.
What does Sherrod Brown stand for?
His campaign materials are the source for his positions. This profile does not paraphrase a position without a sourced statement.
Sources
- Senator Sherrod Brown. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Congress.gov. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Associated Press. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- 270toWin: 2026 Senate elections. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
- Ohio Secretary of State. Accessed Oct. 27, 2026.
Last updated October 27, 2026. This profile is updated as sourced information becomes available.