Ohio Senate (special election)
Sherrod Brown (D) vs. Jon Husted (R) vs. Greg Levy (I) vs. Bill Redpath (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Sherrod Brown
Who they are
In their words: “Sherrod Brown has always been a relentless fighter for the people of Ohio.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Holding Health Insurance Companies Accountable
- Bringing down prescription drug costs
- Banning Congressional Stock Trading and Lobbying
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Sherrod Brown", checked against FEC records.
Jon Husted
Who they are
In their words: “Senator Jon Husted delivers for Ohioans — bringing home jobs, upholding our values, and reining in Big Government.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Husted for Senate", checked against FEC records.
Greg Levy
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- OHIO FOR THE WORKERS, NOT THE BILLIONAIRES
- BUILD A NEW ECONOMY THAT MEETS OUR NEEDS
- BUILD A DEMOCRACY FOR THE WORKING CLASS – END THE DICTATORSHIP OF THE RICH
- SAVE THE PLANET FROM CAPITALISM- ONLY SOCIALISM CAN SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Bill Redpath
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- WAR WITH IRAN
- REPEAL NOT JUST TRUMP’S TARIFFS, REPEAL ALL TARIFFS
- IMMIGRATION
- STOP THE FORTHCOMING DEBT CRISIS
- REDUCE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
This campaign is about more than a single election – we need a complete reconstruction of society. We are building a socialist movement to end the rule of the billionaires once and for all.source
I support a policy of unilateral free trade. The United States should end all tariffs on imported goods and services, regardless of the policies of other nations. US tariffs are mostly paid by the American people. They are a tax on all Americans and make us poorer.source
The most important function of government is to prevent catastrophe. Yet, the amount of the publicly held debt of the Federal government is 41 times what it was in 1980, while US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased only 10 times (figures not inflation adjusted).source
It’s time to ban health insurance companies from denying the care your doctor says you need. And if they try to deny your claims, we’ll fine them. Your care should be between you and your doctor.source
I agree with the following statement by Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute: “All immigration should be allowed except for a handful of people who fall into the categories of criminals, terrorists, the seriously ill, or others who would harm the life, liberty, and property of people here.source
The climate crisis is an existential emergency, and must be recognized as such. Under the current capitalist system, the billionaires and politicians who protect them will never prioritize our survival over their profits. There is nothing “natural” about it.source
While I certainly would like to see a non-theocratic/autocratic democracy in Iran, the United States participation in the war against Iran is clearly unconstitutional, as well as horrible policy for the US and the world.source
We’re going to take on the politicians who are more interested in enriching themselves than they are in serving you. Last year, members of Congress made more than $635 million in stock trades. No wonder they’re not standing up to corporations – they’re too busy lining their own pockets.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Jon Husted (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated a toss-up. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
