2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio

Special electionIncumbent running

Sherrod Brown (D) vs. Jon Husted (R): Ohio's U.S. Senate special election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Sherrod Brown, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio
Sherrod Brown
Democratic
Former Sen.Voting record →
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Jon Husted
Republican
Incumbent · U.S. Senator since 2025Voting record →
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Also on the ballot

Seat held by
(R) Jon Husted, since 2025
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Rest of the current term, through Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2026?

Who holds this seat now?

(R) Jon Husted, since 2025

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This is a special election. The winner serves the rest of the current term, which ends Jan 3, 2029.

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