Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026
Ohio voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, statewide offices, and the Ohio Supreme Court this November. Here’s a look at who’s running ahead of the May primary.
Sherrod Brown
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Ohio senators, governor respond to calls from Brown to extend protections for Haitians
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown called on Ohio Republicans to back an extension of temporary protected status for Haitians as fears mounted in Springfield and a judge blocked termination.
Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted in quarterly fundraising
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown outraised Sen. Jon Husted by millions in late 2025, building a major cash advantage in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, though past elections show money isn’t decisive.
Jon Husted tells struggling Ohioans to fix their ‘work ethic’
Husted made the remark while advocating for stricter work requirements for SNAP recipients.
Husted took thousands from company that paid Ohio $88 million to settle Medicaid fraud allegations
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted took tens of thousands from Centene after a major Medicaid fraud settlement while voting against ACA subsidies for Ohioans, drawing criticism from government watchdogs.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted promotes D.C. businesses in Ohio TV ad
An ad featuring Ohio Sen. Jon Husted urging support for small businesses aired on Ohio TV stations while showcasing businesses based in Washington, D.C.
What candidates are running for statewide office in Ohio in 2026?
Ohio’s 2026 election will feature open races for governor, all statewide offices, and two Supreme Court seats, with Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, and others already entering crowded fields.
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown talks affordability at Columbus roundtable
U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown met with Columbus small business owners who detailed rising costs from tariffs, labor shortages, and delivery apps, using the discussion to contrast his agenda with Sen. Jon Husted’s record.
United Steelworkers endorse Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
The United Steelworkers endorsed Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid for reelection, praising his support for organized labor, fair trade, and pension protections for Ohio workers.
Sherrod Brown meets Northwest Ohio residents struggling with health care costs
Senate candidate Sherrod Brown met with area residents to discuss health care costs, criticizing Sen. Jon Husted’s voting record on ACA premium tax credits.
‘Voters will be ready for a change.’ Ohio Democratic Party sets sights on winning 2026 elections
After sweeping major mayoral races across Ohio, Democrats say momentum is on their side heading into the 2026 elections. With every statewide office open due to term limits, party leaders see their best opportunity in decades to regain control of state government.
Poll shows Ohio labor union households lean liberal, but Dems need to engage more
Labor unions exist to negotiate legally binding collective bargaining agreements, which cover the wages, benefits, and working conditions of represented…
Republican officials endorse Sherrod Brown for reelection
As Election Day approaches, several prominent Ohio Republicans have announced their support for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign. Endorsements…
Sherrod Brown rallies Ohio workers in Tiffin, urges early voting amid heated Senate race
TIFFIN, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown energized local voters during his Wednesday visit to the Seneca County Democratic Party…
Sherrod Brown tours Crown Battery, meets with Fremont workers
FREMONT, Ohio — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown visited Crown Battery Corporation on Wednesday, engaging with workers about the 2024 election…
LGBTQ+ candidates represented in Ohio, national elections
As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric continues in campaign ads, the November election will be an important test of the country, according to…
Sherrod Brown to hold meet-and-greet in Tiffin
TIFFIN, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) will meet with local residents at the Seneca County Democratic Party headquarters…
Ohio’s defining moment: Why Sherrod Brown is the leader we need now
In Ohio, the stakes are high, and the choice has never been clearer. The Senate race between Sherrod Brown and…
An issue for them? Ohio’s 50+ women emboldened by Moreno comments on abortion
Ohio women 50 and older are headed to the polls having lived through the days before Roe v. Wade legalized…
Misleading attacks on Sherrod Brown's record on transgender rights emerge in Ohio Senate race
As Ohio’s 2024 U.S. Senate race heats up, incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown is under attack by Republican-aligned super PACs claiming…
