Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-ohio-senate-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Ohio Senate midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 9:30 AM EST WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage Voters in Ohio are deciding between Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who have been locked in a tight race in the days leading up to Election Day. WATCH: Ohio becomes midterm battleground after years of Republican wins Husted was appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to fill JD Vance's Senate seat after Vance became vice president. The special election will determine who will hold the seat for the next two years. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Brown, who served three terms before losing to Bernie Moreno by about 3.5 points in 2024 (President Donald Trump won the state by 11 points), is running on the same populist, pro-labor message that carried him in a red state for years. Brown has significantly outraised Husted, and Ohio is on…
Live Results: Ohio Senate midterm election
In short
The contest emerged after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Husted to replace JD Vance following his election as vice president. Brown is seeking to return to Washington after losing his seat by roughly 3.5 points in 2024 to Bernie Moreno. Although Brown has significantly outraised his opponent, Husted has eroded typical Democratic advantages by winning endorsements from select construction unions.
Key points
- The winner of this special election will serve out the remaining two years of the Senate…: The winner of this special election will serve out the remaining two years of the Senate term.
- Sherrod Brown has significantly outraised Jon Husted, making the contest one of the count…: Sherrod Brown has significantly outraised Jon Husted, making the contest one of the country's most expensive races.
- Labor allegiances are divided, as Husted's support from construction unions directly chal…: Labor allegiances are divided, as Husted's support from construction unions directly challenges Brown's traditional political base.