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.

Ohio, launched a comeback campaign Monday, setting the stage for a 2026 special election that could decide control of the Senate.

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate. The state's best-known Democrat tells The Associated Press he "couldn't stay on the sideline” after passage of Republicans' big tax breaks and spending cuts bill.