Recruiting Brown is a big step in the Democratic path to the majority, expanding a difficult Senate map, but it's no guarantee of success.

Fred Ode, a former math teacher turned software entrepreneur, is challenging Sherrod Brown in Ohio's 2026 Democratic primary.

Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown has told Democratic allies that he intends to run for Senate next year, two people familiar with his plans told CNN, and is soon poised to launch a 2026 campaign aimed at vindicating his defeat two years ago after three decades in Congress.

Ohio introduces House Bill 47 to strengthen penalties for child trafficking offenses. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Domestic Violence Network's 77 member programs around the state see domestic violence in all its forms. That includes the trafficking of children for sex or labor.

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.