In the Ohio Senate race for 2026, Republican Jon Husted has a slight lead over Democrat Sherrod Brown, according to recent polling data. An ActiVote survey shows Husted at 50.2% and Brown at 49.8%, a margin that falls within the poll's margin of error. A second poll from Rasmussen Reports also indicates Husted ahead at 49%. The dynamics of the race reflect varying support among different voter demographics, with Husted leading among rural and male voters, while Brown has support from urban and college-educated voters.
Key facts
- Jon Husted leads Sherrod Brown by 0.4 points in a recent poll.
- The ActiVote poll surveyed 400 likely voters between September 26 and October 18.
- Husted is favored among rural voters and men, while Brown leads among urban voters and women.
- A Rasmussen Reports poll shows Husted at 49% and Brown at 47%.
- Brown is attempting to reclaim a Senate seat he lost in 2024.
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