Democratic leaders are lauding Ohio's Sherrod Brown now that he's launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate.

"Sherrod Brown is Democrats' best hope in this race. He is known statewide and his commitment to working families and their concerns has defined his political career. But we saw in his loss in 2024 that the Republican tide in Ohio was strong enough to swamp Brown's political skills and resume," Niven said.

Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown will run for U.S. Senate in 2026, seeking a political comeback after his 2024 loss.

Sherrod Brown announces 2026 Senate bid in Ohio, targeting Republican Jon Husted's seat as Democrats work to regain chamber majority control

The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Tim Scott of South Carolina, celebrated work by the crypto industry to defeat Sherrod Brown at Wyoming conference as Brown, a former Ohio senator, launches a comeback bid.

Democrat Sherrod Brown, the gravelly-voiced Democrat known for his rumpled suits and working-class values, is seeking a return to the Senate after losing his reelection bid last year. “Standing up for workers.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) thanked the cryptocurrency industry on Tuesday for ousting former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) during the 2024 election, highlighting the growing influence the sector has on politics.