Who is running for United States Senator in Ohio in 2026?

Sherrod Brown (D), Jon Husted (R), Greg Levy, William B. Redpath (Libertarian)

When is the Ohio 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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United States Senator — Ohio 2026

4 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Ohio Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

FSherrod BrownDemocratic

Former U.S. Senator from Ohio (2007-2025); Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Rated F by NRA-PVF, a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, previously endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and voted for the Respect for Marriage Act.

Life: Previously endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (2024).
Family: Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022 (all Senate Democrats voted yes).
Religious liberty: No specific position found.
2nd Amendment: Rated F by NRA-PVF and listed as a Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found. Party default.
Fiscal: No fiscal scorecard captured; party default.

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BJon HustedRepublican

U.S. Senator (appointed 2025), former Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State; Republican.

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

Rated A+ by SBA Pro-Life America and A (endorsed) by NRA-PVF, recommended by Ohio Right to Life PAC, with a 78% Club for Growth score.

Life: Rated A+ by SBA Pro-Life America; recommended by Ohio Right to Life PAC for 2026.
Family: No specific position found. iVoterGuide rates him Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found.
2nd Amendment: Rated A and endorsed by NRA-PVF; endorsed by Buckeye Firearms Association.
Limited gov’t: No limited-government scorecard captured.
Fiscal: Club for Growth score of 78% (2025).

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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N/RGreg Levy

Independent candidate for U.S. Senate.

No meaningful positions found beyond an iVoterGuide rating of Liberal.

Sources: [1]

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N/RWilliam B. RedpathLibertarian

Libertarian Party nominee for U.S. Senate.

No meaningful positions found beyond an iVoterGuide rating of Moderate.

Sources: [1]

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