Sherrod Brown wins Ohio 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats

Updated on: November 4, 2026 / 12:06 AM EST / CBS News

Sherrod Brown wins Ohio 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats

TL;DR

  • Sherrod Brown has won his Senate race in Ohio, projected by CBS News.
  • He defeated Sen. Jon Husted, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
  • Brown lost his reelection bid two years ago but has now made a comeback.
  • Democrats saw a path to victory due to waning popularity of President Trump in the state.
  • Brown campaigned on issues such as AI data centers and energy costs.