# Sherrod Brown

> Sherrod Brown served as U.S. Senator from Ohio from 2007 to 2025. He won the Democratic nomination for the 2026 special election with 89.4% of the vote.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate (Special Election)
- Current office: Former U.S. Senator from Ohio
- State: OH
- Race: Ohio Senate Special Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Avon, OH
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://www.sherrodbrown.com

## Biography

Sherrod Brown was born on November 9, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio. He earned his B.A. from Yale University and his M.A. from Ohio State University. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1975 to 1982 and as Ohio Secretary of State from 1983 to 1991. He served in the U.S. House from 1993 to 2007 and in the U.S. Senate from 2007 to 2025, when he was defeated by Republican Bernie Moreno.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Yale University; M.A., Ohio State University
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2007–2025); U.S. Representative (1993–2007); Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991)
- Public service: Ohio House of Representatives (1975–1982); Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991); U.S. Representative (1993–2007); U.S. Senator (2007–2025)

## Opponents in this race

- [Jon Husted](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/jon-husted-oh-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Sherrod Brown — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000944
- Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Democratic U.S. Senate primary — Ohio Capital Journal: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/brown-wins-ohio-dem-u-s-senate-primary/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:51:29.647Z

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