Columbus, Ohio (AP) – Former US Senator Sherrod BrownOhio’s most famous Democrats are expected to run another run in the US Senate next year, and it’s likely that Democrats are fighting a difficult fight to win. Chamber control.
Brown has not made a formal announcement yet, but those familiar with his plans, who were not allowed to speak publicly about him, said he is due to run. One said the announcement could come by the end of next week. That was the decision First reported By Cleveland.com.
Brown, 72, is currently seeking a Senate seat held by a Republican US Senator. John is Hasted57, former lieutenant governor of Ohio Central, state senator and secretary of state approved by the president. Donald Trump.
Democrats see Brown, a third-year working class former senator and champion, among his most frightening candidates 2024 Reelection Defeat To Republicans Bernie Moreno.
His entry into the race will mark another major recruiting victory for the party. While Democrats are facing Difficult Senate Map In next year’s midterm elections, they have been supported by the decision of famous candidates to run with the famous race. This includes North Carolina’s former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced he was standing. Open Senate seatsgiving Democrats a statewide proven winner in a race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.
Meanwhile, Republicans have struggled to line up candidates in major battlefield states like Georgia. It was handed over challengingly Democratic incumbent Senator John OssoffRepublican leaders have We have set their biggest goals In the midterm elections next year.
In Ohio, many fellow Democrats had put off to Brown, but all statewide executive offices in Ohio could get it because of time limits before they announced their own plans in 2026. In addition to the Senate, Brown also weighed the governor’s run. He soon becomes the front line of the Democratic Senate nomination.
Husted was appointed to the success of the then Sen. jd vance After winning the 2024 election with Trump. Hasted Appointment to a seat It will expire next year. Winners of the fall 2026 special election will be required to contribute to the remaining six-year term of Vance running until 2028, then run again in full period.
It is unclear how Brown’s usual electoral advantage in name recognition will play against Husted, who spent more than 20 years as a statewide office holder and state legislator. But a Democratic strategist said Tuesday that Husted Brown’s race focuses on Ohio’s themes.
Trump’s support was the official victory in Senate bids by both Moreno Vance In front of him, both won victories as political newcomers, even in fields that included more experienced rivals.
Husted campaign spokesman Tyson Shepherd said in a statement:
Prior to his decision, Schumer visits Ohio and meets Brown at least twice, as he first reported. axios. Schumer’s Senate majority PACs helped make Brown’s competition with Moreno the most expensive in US history.
brown We have launched a professional worker organization It was called the Labour Institute Dignity in March as he weighed himself and his party’s future in the wake of his losses in 2024.
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Associated Press authors Jill Corvin and Joey Capelletti contributed to this report.
