Sherrod Brown Launches 2026 Senate Bid After Crypto-Backed Loss

Sherrod Brown Launches 2026 Senate Bid After Crypto-Backed Loss
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Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who lost his seat in 2024 amid heavy crypto industry spending, has announced a 2026 Senate bid. Brown will challenge Republican Jon Husted, while his 2024 opponent, Bernie Moreno, won’t face reelection until 2030.

  • Sherrod Brown lost the 2024 Senate race after a crypto-backed PAC spent over $40 million supporting opponent Bernie Moreno.
  • Brown will run against Republican Jon Husted in 2026, as Moreno's seat isn't up for reelection until 2030.
  • The 2024 Ohio Senate race was among the state's most expensive, driven by crypto industry funding.
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