SENATE
Ohio Senate2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Jon Husted (R)
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Last updated : Apr 27, 2026D +50
R +50
R +5
Race summary
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown’s notched a $12.5 million fundraising haul in the first quarter across his fundraising committees. Add to that a March 3-8 survey from GOP pollster On Message Inc. that gave Brown a two-point edge, 47%-45%, over appointed Sen. Jon Husted. A March 13-14 Quantus Insights poll showed Husted with a one-point edge.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Feb 4, 2026
Primary Election: May 5, 2026
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