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.

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.

The 2026 midterms are expected to be a good year for Ohio Democrats, but while the Republican field is pretty well set, only a few Dems have filed to run for statewide office. Sherrod Brown's announced candidacy for the U.