Former Sen. Sherrod Brown kicks off his bid for Vance’s old Senate seat in Ohio

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced his candidacy for the 2026 Senate special election to challenge appointed Republican Sen. Jon Husted, driven by concerns over worsening conditions for Ohio workers. Brown aims to advocate for workers’ rights and health insurance coverage, citing Husted’s problematic votes, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supports his bid to regain Democratic control in the Senate.

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